Summary
Tropical Storm Priscilla has formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico's southwestern coast. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday as it moves parallel to the shore. A watch is in place for areas from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita, where storm conditions are expected soon.
Key Facts
- Priscilla is a large tropical storm in the Pacific, off the coast of Mexico.
- Its winds extend up to 140 miles (220 kilometers) from the center.
- Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph (75 kph).
- The storm is 285 miles (460 kilometers) south-southwest of Manzanillo.
- It is heading northwest at 7 mph (11 kph).
- A tropical storm watch is issued from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita.
- Priscilla is forecast to become a hurricane by Sunday.
- Another storm named Octave is in the Pacific but far from land, with no expected landfall.
