Tropical Depression 2 nears eastern Mexico as officials warn of life-threatening flooding, mudslides
The persistent rainfall could lead to flash flooding and mudslides, but for most, the precipitation will be welcome news as there are quite a few areas dealing with drought conditions.
Tropical Depression Two near eastern Mexico in Bay of Campeche
Officials are warning of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in eastern Mexico as Tropical Depression Two nears. FOX Weather Meteorologists Jane Minar and Michael Estime break down the forecast on June 29, 2025.
Tropical Depression Two has strengthened into Tropical Storm Barry and continuing coverage has moved here.
Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for portions of eastern Mexico after Tropical Depression Two formed in the Bay of Campeche on Saturday afternoon.
A tropical depression has maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less, and unlike tropical storms and hurricanes, tropical depressions are identified with numbers instead of names.
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Tropical Depression Two is located about 65 miles north of Veracruz, Mexico, and is moving off to the west-northwest at 9 mph.
Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for the Gulf coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan southward to Tecolutla.
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Tropical Depression Two has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph with some higher gusts.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said some slight additional strengthening is possible before the system reaches the coast of eastern Mexico.
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Heavy rainfall associated with the system has already affected parts of Central America, with widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms.
The persistent rainfall could lead to flash flooding and mudslides, but for most, the precipitation will be welcome news as there are quite a few areas dealing with drought conditions.
The NHC said Tropical Depression Two is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3-6 inches, with isolated totals of up to 10 inches possible across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas through Monday.