EASTERN PACIFIC - The 2025 hurricane season is officially underway in the Eastern Pacific, with Hurricane Barbara becoming the first of the year. As of Monday, Barbara was tracking parallel to Mexico’s western coast, bringing flooding rainfall, powerful waves, and hazardous rip currents, though no direct landfall is expected.

“A strengthening trend over the weekend allowed Barbara to reach Category 1 hurricane status early Monday,” explained AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger. While its core remains offshore, Barbara's outer bands are expected to keep seas rough along the Mexican coast into Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cosme has formed nearby and could briefly approach hurricane strength before also weakening midweek. AccuWeather forecasters are watching for a possible fourth system to form later this week, with potential development between June 13–15. 

Keep checking ANUK for possible ripple effects on produce movement.