Tropical Storm Barry Forms: Latest Track and Southeast Texas Rain Forecast

Tropical Storm Barry Forms

• 🌀 Tropical Storm Barry has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico, with winds reaching 40 mph.
• 📍 The storm is moving northwest at 6 mph and is expected to make landfall near Tampico, Mexico, by Monday morning.
• ⚠️ Barry is forecasted to be short-lived due to its proximity to land and wind shear.

Southeast Texas Weather Impact

• 🌧️ Despite remaining south of the US-Mexico border, tropical moisture from Barry is surging towards southeast Texas, increasing rain chances for the afternoon.
• ⚠️ A weather impact alert is in effect for Houston from 11 AM to 5 PM due to the potential for isolated downpours.
• 🚗 Isolated downpours could dump 2-3 inches of rain, potentially causing flooded roadways.

Florida and Saharan Dust Concerns

• ⚡ Another area of concern has a 20% chance of development over the next seven days near Florida, influenced by a stationary boundary.
• 💨 A significant plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into southeast Texas within 24-48 hours.
• 🚫 This Saharan dust is likely to suppress tropical development and reduce rain chances across the Texas coast mid-week.

Storm Track and Future Outlook

• 📉 Barry is expected to weaken back into a tropical depression by Monday morning with winds of 35 mph.
• 🌊 The heaviest rain activity associated with Barry will be well south of South Padre Island, primarily impacting Tampico, Mexico.
• 🌦️ Scattered showers and storms are possible in the Rio Grande Valley today, with tropical moisture providing scattered rain activity across the Houston area this afternoon.