Overview

• Tropical Storm Barbara formed on June 8 off Mexico’s southwestern coast and is moving west-northwest at 12 mph with sustained winds of 45 mph.
• The National Hurricane Center forecasts Barbara to strengthen into a hurricane by June 9.
• Barbara is expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of rain across western Mexican states, raising the risk of flooding and mudslides through Monday.
• Despite no coastal watches or warnings, officials warn of life-threatening surf and rip currents along Mexico’s southwestern shore.
• NOAA projects a 60% chance of an above-normal Pacific hurricane season with 13 to 19 named storms, including six to ten hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes.