Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie Path Tracker: Mexico Braces for Impact as Texas, Florida Watch for Rip Currents Ahead of July 4 Holiday Week
According to the National Hariken Center (NHC), two tropical storms in the opposite direction of Mexico - Barry in the Gulf of Mexico and and Flossie in the Eastern Pacific region. Although it is not expected to have a direct impact on the US, the officials have warned that during the holiday week of July 4, moisture and coastal impact can reach Southern States including Texas, Florida and Louisiana.
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Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie threaten U.S. with July impact. |
Here's the latest path of storms, their estimated impact on Mexico and the potential impact on the US
Tropical Storm Barry Path Tracker
- Location (Sunday): About 90 miles from Tuxpan, Mexico in Southeast
- Speed: 6 miles per hour in north-west direction
- Wind speed: continuous 40-45 miles per hour
- Landfall: On Sunday night on the Gulf Coast of Mexico (from southern Tamaulipas to Northern Veracruz)
Forecast:
- Berry storm is increasingly weak due to land contact and air-projection and it is expected to end up on Monday.
- Rain: Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas 3-6 inches (somewhere 10 inches) are likely to rain
- Hurricane Warning: Apply from Boca de Catan to Tecolutla
Impact on America:
- Texas: There is no possibility of landslides, but high waves and acute streams can affect southern beaches.
- Florida: No effect is expected from Barry.
Tropical Storm Flossie Path Tracker
- Location (Sunday): Acapulco, Mexico ~ 240 miles south
- Speed: 9 miles per hour in the west direction
- Wind speed: continuous 40 miles per hour
- Formation: Invest in the Eastern Pacific region developed from 95 E
Forecast:
- It is estimated that the flask will be transformed into the storm of category 1 or 2 until Tuesday.
- It will remain away from the beach and will go to the north-west side with the Pacific Coast to Cabo Corrientes.
- Rain: 3-6 inches (10 inches in isolated areas) in Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco
- Risk: Sudden flood, landslides and dangerous waves, especially around Acapulco, which is still recovering from the storm Eric
Impact on America:
- Texas and Florida: No direct effect is expected.
- Some tropical moisture can promote monsoon rain in parts of Southwestern America before 4 July.
Conclusion:
Due to tropical storm Barry and Flossie, there is a possibility of huge rain and dangerous conditions in parts of Mexico, but it is estimated to not have any direct impact in Texas or Florida. However, with the development of the system, fast streams, the rough surf can touch the waves and some moisture Southern American beaches.
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