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Tropical Storm Barry Weakens as Flossie Gains Strength Off Mexico's Coast

Tropical Storm Barry has weakened to a depression after making landfall in Mexico, while Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to intensify into a hurricane.

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  • Tropical Storm Barry has weakened to a depression after making landfall on Mexico's east coast, south of Tampico.
  • Barry brought heavy rainfall to the region, with maximum sustained winds recorded at 35 mph.
  • Tropical Storm Flossie is currently off the Pacific coast of Mexico, maintaining winds of 45 mph.
  • Flossie is forecasted to rapidly intensify into a hurricane, posing potential risks to the coastal areas.
  • Both storms highlight the ongoing tropical weather activity affecting Mexico this season.

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Center-leaning sources frame the narrative around Tropical Storm Barry and its impact on Mexico with a focus on factual reporting. They emphasize the storm's weakening status and potential rainfall, reflecting a cautious tone. Implicitly, there is a concern for public safety, while also highlighting the evolving nature of tropical systems.

Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a depression and made landfall on the east coast of Mexico, dumping rain on the region.

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Barry made landfall south of Tampico, Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.

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Tropical Storm Flossie maintained 45 mph winds off the southwestern Pacific coast of Mexico.

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Flossie is expected to rapidly intensify into a hurricane late Monday or Tuesday and skirt the coast for a few days.

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"…All tropical storm warnings and watches were lifted, but rainfall and a risk of flooding were expected through Monday."

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The Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas experienced heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Barry, with 3 to 6 inches expected and isolated maximum totals of up to 10 inches, leading to risks of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.

Tropical Storm Flossie, currently off the Pacific coast of Mexico with winds of 45 mph, is forecasted to rapidly intensify into a hurricane, posing potential risks to coastal areas.

Tropical Storm Barry made landfall on Mexico's east coast as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, moving northwest at around 8 to 9 mph.

The main dangers from Tropical Storm Barry after landfall include life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides due to heavy rainfall, especially in steep terrain areas, along with large swells and rip currents along beaches.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted to produce between 13 and 19 named storms, indicating an active season.

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