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Hurricane Barbara continues its path. Where is it and where is it heading? Hurricane Barbara continues with sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts of up to 150 km/h, enough to damage structures and cause power outages.
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Hurricane Barbara is already making its presence felt off the Mexican Pacific coast. Having become a Category 1 hurricane, it is moving northwestward, leaving torrential rains, violent winds, and rough seas in its wake in the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit.
On Monday, June 9, 2025, the National Meteorological Service (NMS) and the U.S. National Hurricane Center confirmed that Barbara has reached hurricane strength, with sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) and gusts of up to 150 km/h (93 mph), speeds sufficient to topple trees, damage light structures, and cause power outages.
At 3:00 PM Central Mexico Time, Barbara was located 230 kilometers (145 miles) southwest of Playa Pérula, Jalisco, and 280 kilometers (170 miles) west-southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, moving northwest at 17 km/h (10.6 mph). Its path is keeping it relatively close to land, increasing the risk to coastal communities.
Fierce waves and dangerous rainfall
The hurricane’s cloud bands are spreading widely, generating very heavy rains in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán (25 to 50 mm), as well as showers in Nayarit (5 to 25 mm). This rainfall could lead to landslides, river and stream overflows, and flooding in low-lying areas.
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The wind is also increasing. Gusts of up to 80 km/h (50 mph) are being recorded along the coasts of Jalisco and Colima, and gusts of up to 60 km/h (37 mph) in Michoacán and Nayarit. Added to this are dangerous waves of 3.5 to 4.5 meters (11.8 to 15.7 feet) in Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán, and up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in Nayarit.
Experts emphasize the seriousness of these conditions. The sudden increase in river flow, combined with soil saturation from previous rains, poses a real threat to rural and urban communities.
X Two California Aviators Killed in Navy Jet Crash Near Mount Rainier
Navy Mourns Loss of Two Aviators After Fatal EA-18G Crash Near Mount Rainier
Federal investigators are working to determine what led to the devastating crash of a Navy EA-18G Growler near Mount Rainier that claimed the lives of two highly regarded aviators. The aircraft went down during a routine training mission in a rugged, forested area east of the mountain, sparking questions about how such an advanced jet could be lost so suddenly.
On Monday, the Navy identified the fallen crew members as Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, of Palmdale, California, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, of California. Both were assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 130, known as the “Zappers,” based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, had recently made history as part of the first all-female flyover at Super Bowl LVII in 2023, honoring five decades of women in naval aviation. Wileman, a Naval Aviator commissioned in 2018, joined the Zappers three years later and earned multiple awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon.
The wreckage was found a day after the crash at roughly 6,000 feet in steep, heavily wooded terrain, complicating recovery efforts. By Sunday, the Navy confirmed both aviators had perished and shifted operations from search-and-rescue to recovery.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of two cherished Zappers,” said Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, the squadron’s commanding officer. “Our priority is supporting their families, our sailors, and the Growler community.”
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee authorized the National Guard to provide round-the-clock security near the site, while Navy teams prepare for a long-term salvage effort. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The EA-18G Growler, a $67 million aircraft derived from the F/A-18 Super Hornet, is the Navy’s front-line electronic warfare platform. It first arrived at Whidbey Island in 2008 and has since played a key role in global operations.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray, who had previously met Evans during a base visit, described her as “a pioneering leader who broke barriers and made history.” She also extended condolences to Wileman’s family, noting that both aviators “paved the way for generations of women who will follow in their footsteps.”
