Tropical Storm Flossie is anticipated to rapidly intensify into a hurricane as it travels northwest along Mexico’s southwestern coastline. However, no direct landfall is currently expected. The storm is located approximately 160 miles south of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and is advancing at 10 mph parallel to the coast.
Warnings and Watches
Mexico’s National Meteorological Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the west coast from Punta San Telmo, Michoacán, to Playa Perula, Jalisco. Additionally, a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for the areas from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, to Punta San Telmo, and from Cabo Corrientes to Playa Perula in Jalisco.
Weather Impact
Although Flossie is not expected to make landfall, significant rainfall is forecasted for Michoacán and Colima. Intense precipitation is also anticipated in Jalisco, Nayarit, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.
Other Weather Concerns
In the meantime, on Mexico’s Gulf Coast, the remnants of Tropical Depression Barry, which made landfall south of Tampico early Monday, continue to affect northern states. Barry is expected to produce rainfall totals of 8 to 13 centimeters across parts of San Luis Potosí and Tamaulipas, with isolated maximums of up to 20 inches possible. Officials warn that this could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous areas.
Hurricane Season Outlook
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which continues through November 30, is predicted to be above average with 13 to 19 named storms expected. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which began May 15, has already produced five tropical storms, including Hurricane Erick that hit Mexico’s West Coast as a Category 3 hurricane.
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