According to the latest storm news, a low pressure area that is active off the southern coast of Mexico could soon become a tropical storm Barbara - the second storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season.
According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), the depression is moving west-northwest at a speed of about 16 km/h, located about 515 km south-southeast of Salina Cruz City (Oaxaca State, Mexico).
The sea temperature in this area ranges from 28 to 29 degrees Celsius - the ideal level for storm formation.
The National Water Commission of Mexico (Conagua) said the possibility of the low pressure developing into a storm within the next 7 days has reached 80%, the possibility of strengthening into a storm this weekend is 10%.
The low pressure has now brought heavy rain of 75-100 mm to coastal states of Guerrero, Michoacan and Oaxaca, raising concerns about flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous areas that have been soaked with water due to pre-existing rain.
If the sustained winds reach 65 km/h, the depression will be officially named storm No. 2 Barbara. In the event of strong winds exceeding the 119 km/h threshold, Barbara can be upgraded to a Category 1 storm.
Alvin had previously formed in late May but weakened rapidly as it moved across the cold front and brought rain to parts of the southwestern United States.
No official hurricane warnings have been issued for coastal areas of Mexico, but residents are advised to closely monitor weather forecasts and prepare for emergencies.
Experts also note that even weak systems at the beginning of the season can cause dangerous flooding. That is even more remarkable this year, when the Pacific typhoon season is forecast to see 16-20 named storms, including 4-6 super typhoons.
The Pacific hurricane season began on May 15 and ends on November 30, the same day as the Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and also ends on November 30.
Mexican authorities have urged residents, especially in coastal and mountainous areas, to prepare emergency supplies, ensure communication and always update warnings from local authorities.
