Barbara weakens into tropical storm after becoming the first hurricane of the season
Barbara weakened into a tropical storm on June 10, 2025, after becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season on June 9.
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Barbara becomes the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific season
Hurricane Barbara formed at 15:00 UTC on June 9, 2025, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season. At the time, the system was located approximately 245 km (155 miles) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico.
Two fatalities reported in Mississippi and Georgia as storms cause 150 000 power outages across southern U.S.
At least two fatalities were reported in Georgia and Mississippi during severe storms on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Over 150 000 customers in the southern states from Texas to the Carolinas were without power on Sunday morning, June 8.
Tropical Storm Cosme strengthens off the coast of Mexico
Tropical Storm Cosme formed off the southern coast of Mexico on Sunday, June 8, 2025, and is forecast to continue strengthening to near hurricane strength on Monday, June 9.
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become the first hurricane of the season
Tropical Storm Barbara formed on June 8, 2025, west-southwest of Mexico and is forecast to become the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season on Monday, June 9, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to coastal areas of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.
Tornado damages over 50 structures in De Soto, Missouri
A tornado damaged approximately 50 buildings in De Soto, Missouri, on June 7, 2025, with at least 12 significantly damaged or destroyed.
Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the western Indian-Antarctic Ridge at 23:20 UTC on June 7, 2025. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). ESMC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Satellites capture wildfire smoke as Toronto records the worst air quality in the world, Canada
Toronto briefly recorded the worst air quality in the world on Friday, June 6, 2025, as wildfire smoke blanketed the city, prompting health warnings and disrupting daily life.
Flash floods claim one life in Dallas, Texas
At least one person was reported dead on Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, following heavy rains and storms on Tuesday night, June 4.
Large tornado touches down near Kansas City, Missouri
A large and extremely dangerous tornado touched down near Kansas City on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, causing widespread damage and overturning multiple vehicles along the I-435 and I-70.
