In brief
In the Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Priscilla has been designated a large storm, with sustained winds of 65 mph. A tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of southwestern Mexico, where conditions could worsen into Monday. Heavy rainfall and hazardous surf are anticipated. Meanwhile, another storm named Octave is observed far off the coast, not posing a threat to land.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening slowly in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico early Sunday. The National Hurricane Center reported that Priscilla is a 'large tropical storm,' with winds reaching up to 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center. With maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph), Priscilla is currently located around 305 miles (495 kilometers) south-southwest of Cabo Corientes and is moving northwest at 5 mph (7 kph). A tropical storm watch has been issued for parts of southwestern Mexico, specifically from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita, indicating that tropical conditions may impact the region on Sunday and Monday. Rainfall amounts could reach 6 inches (15 centimeters), and the coast is at risk of life-threatening surf and rip current conditions as the storm approaches. Priscilla is predicted to reach hurricane status by Sunday night or early Monday and is expected to move parallel to the coastline in the following days. In contrast, another tropical system, known as Octave, is currently observed far offshore with no landfall anticipated, and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect for this system, despite its maximum sustained winds increasing slightly to 70 mph (110 kph).
