The storm was forecast to remain at sea, though heavy rainfall may cause localized flooding and mudslides on Mexico’s western coast. Around 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) of rain are possible across portions of Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco states through Monday.

Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday. No coastal watches or warnings were issued.

Any hurricane or tropical storm threatening Houston or the Texas coastline draws power from the heat energy stored in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Just two weeks into the Atlantic hurricane season,

Hurricane Special from WESH 2The first hurricane of the East Pacific hurricane season – Barbara – formed off the coast of southwestern Mexico on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Sign up for our NewslettersBy Wednesday,

Tropical activity remains quiet in the Atlantic basin, although there have already been three named storms in the eastern Pacific.