s the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season progresses, two tropical cyclones Barbara and Cosme were actively churning off the western coast of Mexico. Captured in a stunning image by the VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) aboard the NOAA-20 satellite on June 9, 2025, at 20:15 Universal Time, the storms presented a remarkable sight from space.
At the time the image was taken, Hurricane Barbara had reached Category 1 status, packing sustained winds of around 120 kilometers (75 miles) per hour. The storm had strengthened into a hurricane earlier that day, as it gained more organization and developed a partial eyewall. However, Barbara’s time as a hurricane was brief. The storm began weakening as it moved west-northwest over cooler ocean waters, ultimately dropping to tropical storm status by the evening.
Just a short distance away, Tropical Storm Cosme was making its presence felt with sustained winds of 110 kilometers (70 miles) per hour lose to the hurricane threshold. The storm continued to maintain near-hurricane strength throughout the evening of June 9. Meteorologists predicted that Cosme would likely weaken in the coming days as it moved further along its path.
This dynamic pair of storms showcases the fluctuating and often unpredictable nature of tropical cyclones in the eastern Pacific. As the season progresses, continued monitoring of these storms and their behavior remains crucial for forecasting and preparedness efforts along the Pacific coast.
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