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Sun Jun 8, 2025, 11:56 AM Sunday

TS Barbara formed in East Pacific

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP2+shtml/081436.shtml

Tropical Storm Barbara Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022025
900 AM CST Sun Jun 08 2025

...BARBARA STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM CST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.7N 103.1W
ABOUT 170 MI...275 KM SW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 900 AM CST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Barbara was
located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 103.1 West. Barbara is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. A turn
toward the west at a slower forward speed is anticipated on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with
higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected during the next
day or so, and Barbara is forecast to become a hurricane later
tonight.
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