Article first published: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 10 p.m. ET

System type: Tropical storm

System name: Barbara

On Sunday at 10 pm, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that Tropical Storm Barbara is currently at the Pacific Ocean, 235 miles west-southwest of Zihuatanejo Mexico. With maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, it is moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Barbara is forecast to change into a hurricane on Monday.

Hazards affecting land

Rainfall. Outer bands of Barbara may bring total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches to coastal portions of the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco through Monday. This rainfall may lead to localized areas of flooding and mudslides.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Barbara, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep2.shtml?rainqpf

Surf. Swells generated by Barbara will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Wind. Gusty winds are likely along coastal areas of southwestern Mexico during the next day or so.

Source: National Hurricane Center