 Despite decreasing wind speeds as the storm crossed land , the circulation became better @-@ defined . Early on June 19 , the depression emerged into the Bay of Campeche and began strengthening due to warm sea surface temperatures . Around 12 : 00 UTC , the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Barry . After about 12 hours , Barry attained its peak intensity with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph ( 75 km / h ) and a minimum barometric pressure of 1 @,@ 003 mbar ( 29 @.@ 6 inHg ) . At 11 : 15 UTC on June 20 , Barry made landfall near Veracruz at the same intensity . The storm rapidly weakened and degenerated into a remnant low early on June 21 . In the Mexican state of Yucatán , wind gusts up to 48 mph ( 77 km / h ) and heavy rains downed trees and power lines . More than 26 @,@ 000 residents temporarily lost power after lightning struck a nearby power station , leading to a fire . Four deaths were reported in Mexico due to drowning . 
