Tropical Storm Bret (2005)

Tropical Storm Bret
A satellite image of a tropical cyclone featuring thunderstorms scattered over a broad area in a general counterclockwise spiral shape
Tropical Storm Bret at peak intensity, approaching Veracruz on 28 June
Meteorological history
Formed28 June 2005
Dissipated30 June 2005
Tropical storm
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds40 mph (65 km/h)
Lowest pressure1002 mbar (hPa); 29.59 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities3
Damage$9.3 million (2005 USD)
Areas affectedVeracruz, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas
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Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Bret was a short-lived tropical cyclone in June 2005 that had damaging effects in Veracruz, Mexico. The second named storm of the season, Bret quickly developed from a tropical wave on 28 June in the Bay of Campeche. Failing to intensify beyond minimal tropical storm intensity, the system made landfall in Veracruz the following day. It rapidly weakened once onshore, dissipating early on June 30. The storm brought heavy rainfall to Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas with the former suffering the brunt of the impacts. Approximately 11,000 people were adversely affected by widespread flooding. A total of 2,129 homes were damaged and 25 were destroyed, mostly in the city of Naranjos. Three people were killed in storm-related incidents and total losses exceeded 100 million pesos (US$9.3 million). The Government of Veracruz declared emergencies for nine municipalities and released tens of millions of pesos in relief aid in conjunction with national agencies.