Hurricane forecasters up chances for another Atlantic tropical cyclone
- - - Hurricane forecasters up chances for another Atlantic tropical cyclone
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAYJune 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A storm system brewing off the east coast of Mexico now has a 70% chance of forming into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the National Hurricane Center said on June 28, an increase from previous forecasts.
The storm, located in the Bay of Campeche near the Mexican coastline, was showing signs of organization with thunderstorms and showers and could become a tropical depression as early as the afternoon in the bay, forecasters said. Tropical storm warnings and watches could be needed in parts of Mexico by the end of the day.
The storm system is expected to move north-northwest toward Mexico and move inland by June 30.
"Regardless of tropical cyclone formation, locally heavy rains are ongoing over portions of Guatemala and southeastern Mexico, and will continue during the next few days," the hurricane center said.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Tropical Storm Andrea became the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 24.
Active hurricane weather typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October.
See the current storms in the AtlanticSystem expected to form in the Pacific
Meanwhile in the Pacific, another system offshore from southern Mexico has a 90% chance of cyclone formation within a week, the hurricane center said. The system is located a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
"Environmental conditions appear conducive for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form during the next day or so while the system moves slowly west-northwestward off the coast of southern Mexico," the hurricane center said.
Tropical cyclone warnings could be issued later on June 28, the hurricane center said.
How do hurricanes form?
Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.
A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
Prepare now for hurricanes
Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends.
Prepare now for hurricanes: Here's what you should do to stay safe before a storm arrives
Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there.
Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said.
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Storm tracker: Chances up for another Atlantic tropical cyclone
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