In brief
Tropical Storm Priscilla is currently intensifying in the Pacific Ocean, located about 305 miles south-southwest of Cabo Corientes. With sustained winds of 65 mph, it poses potential risks to parts of southwestern Mexico. A tropical storm watch has been issued, predicting dangerous surf conditions and rainfall up to 6 inches. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Octave is drifting offshore with no immediate threats to land.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening slowly in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico early Sunday. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center reported that Priscilla is classified as a 'large tropical storm,' with winds extending up to 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center. Currently, Priscilla boasts maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph) and is located approximately 305 miles (495 kilometers) south-southwest of Cabo Corientes, moving northwest at a pace of 5 mph (7 kph).A tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of the southwestern Mexico coast—from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita—indicating that tropical storm conditions are likely on Sunday and Monday. Residents could experience rainfall amounting to 6 inches (15 centimeters), along with life-threatening surf and dangerous rip current conditions.Priscilla is expected to reach hurricane status by Sunday night or early Monday and is predicted to move parallel to the coast in the coming days. Meanwhile, another tropical system, Tropical Storm Octave, is located further offshore with no forecasts of landfall, as it drifts without any coastal watches or warnings in effect, although its maximum sustained winds have slightly increased to 70 mph (110 kph).
