Eastern Mexico Faces Heavy Rain from Tropical Depression While Tropical Storm Flossie Forms Nearby

MIAMI — A depression that was previously Tropical Storm Barry has been releasing heavy rain over eastern Mexico late Sunday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Flossie is developing off the southwestern coast of the Pacific. This weakening depression made landfall south of Tampico, recording maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.

It is currently moving northwest at a speed of 9 mph. While all tropical storm warnings and watches have been lifted, rainfall continues, along with the risk of flooding expected through Monday. As for Tropical Storm Flossie, it maintained its strength early Monday, featuring maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.

The storm is located approximately 195 miles south-southwest of Acapulco and is also moving northwest at 9 mph. A tropical storm watch is still in effect for Mexico’s southwestern coast, from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes. This watch indicates that tropical storm conditions could develop in the area within the next two days.

Flossie is anticipated to rapidly intensify into a hurricane by late Monday or Tuesday, likely skirting the coast for several days. Although the storm’s center is predicted to remain offshore, moderate rainfall is expected in various states, including Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco, throughout early next week. Officials are urging residents in the affected areas to stay updated on the storm’s progress and be prepared for changing conditions.