- Tropical Depression 2 strengthens into Tropical Storm Barry in southern Gulf
- No time to get out: Warnings came too late for the victims of Hurricane Audrey 68 years ago this week
- Home to North Carolina iconic attraction reopens after Hurricane Helene’s devastation
- The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm
- Hurricanes leaders will make draft picks from NC HQ
Tropical Depression 2 strengthens into Tropical Storm Barry in southern Gulf
Barry is the second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s expected to move into Mexico, but will send rain up to Texas.
HOUSTON — What was Tropical Depression 2 in the southern Gulf is now Tropical Storm Barry, according to the National Hurricane Center. While Barry is expected to move into Mexico, it should bring plenty of rain to Texas, including in the Houston area.
With the 10 a.m. Sunday update, Barry had maximum sustained winds at 40 miles per hour and was moving to the northwest at 6 miles per hour. Computer modeling suggests Barry will move inland near Tampico, Mexico, at some point Monday.
Current situation
The system should stay well south of the Houston area, thanks to a high-pressure system building over Texas and wind shear over the Gulf north of the system. While models have the system heading west into Mexico, we do think it’ll sling moisture up along the Texas coast, increasing our rain chances. At this point, it appears that the bulk of any rain that falls here will be along and south of I-10, including Galveston and other coastal areas, starting Sunday.
Potential impacts
Although the systems center is hundreds of miles from Houston, it will have the potential to bring deep tropical moisture and heavy downpours into southeast Texas on Sunday.
“Even if this does just stay here, you know, it’s a broad counterclockwise rotation and that would sling moisture even up into the Texas coast,” David explained. “It could sling moisture up here even if nothing develops at all we could have an enhanced rain chances.”
Storm naming
If the disturbance develops into a tropical storm, it would be named Barry. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has already produced one named storm – Andrea, which formed north of Bermuda and moved into the open Atlantic without affecting land.
Statistically, June and July development typically occurs in the Gulf, Western Caribbean, or along the east coast.
Stay informed
Residents along the Gulf Coast should continue monitoring tropical updates as the situation develops this weekend. The KHOU 11 weather team will provide continued coverage of any tropical development.
How to watch KHOU 11+
Downloading the KHOU 11+ app to your Roku, Amazon FireTV or Apple TV streaming device is simple and easy.
- Go to the app store on your Roku, Amazon FireTV or Apple TV device.
- Search for “KHOU 11+”
- Select the KHOU 11+ app
- Download the app to your device for free
- Start watching KHOU 11 around the clock!
When you open the KHOU 11+ app, you’ll first see an option to view our 24/7 stream, which will air all KHOU 11 newscasts and breaking coverage, along with newscast replays, in case you missed a show.
Trying to catch up on the news of the day or learn more about the happenings across southeast Texas? The KHOU 11+ app has you covered — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.