Tropical Depression Two Nears Mexico Coast Expected Heavy Rainfall

Meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Depression Two in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, which is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Barry before making landfall in Mexico. The storm could bring 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with isolated totals up to 10 inches across Mexican states such as Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas, raising concerns about flash and urban flooding. The National Hurricane Center reports a 70% chance of tropical cyclone formation in the Bay of Campeche, with tropical storm watches or warnings likely along Mexico's Gulf coast. In addition to the Gulf system, another tropical depression is expected to develop off the southern coast of Mexico in the Pacific, with a 90% chance of formation within a week. While direct impacts to the U.S. are not anticipated, moisture from these systems may influence weather patterns, particularly in the Southwest. Overall, the 2025 hurricane season continues to show above-average activity with multiple systems developing near Mexico.