Second Named Storm Of 2013 Atlantic Season

Tropical Storm Barry — the second named tropical storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season — has formed, however it is not expected to affect Bermuda. Barry follows after Andrea, which also stayed away from the island however did impact Florida earlier this month.

Chart via the Bermuda Weather Service:

This morning the U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm was about 30 miles northwest of Veracruz, Mexico and heading west at 3 mph toward expected landfall.

Mexico is preparing for the impact, with a tropical storm warning in effect from Punta El Lagarto to Tuxpan in Veracruz state. Veracruz state Civil Protection Secretary Noemi Guzman said 2,000 shelters had been readied in the state with mattresses, blankets, water and canned food.

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