In brief
Tropical Storm Priscilla is strengthening with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and a dangerous forecast of up to 6 inches of rain. A tropical storm watch is in effect for parts of Mexico's southwestern coast as the storm approaches hurricane status.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Priscilla is slowly strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 305 miles (495 kilometers) south-southwest of Cabo Corientes, Mexico. The National Hurricane Center has classified Priscilla as a 'large tropical storm,' with winds extending up to 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center. With maximum sustained winds reported at 65 mph (100 kph), Priscilla is moving northwest at 5 mph (7 kph). A tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of Mexico's southwestern coastline, specifically from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita, indicating possible tropical storm conditions on Sunday and Monday. Residents should prepare for potential rainfall amounts of up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) and be wary of life-threatening surf and rip currents along the shore. Forecasts suggest that Priscilla may reach hurricane status by Sunday night or early Monday, maintaining a course parallel to the coast in the following days. In addition to Priscilla, another tropical storm named Octave is present in the Pacific but is currently far from shore, showing no forecasts for landfall and prompting no coastal watches or warnings. Octave’s winds have slightly strengthened to 70 mph (110 kph) but pose no immediate threat.
