Summary
Hurricane Priscilla has developed in the Pacific Ocean near the southwestern coast of Mexico. The storm is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and waves, with warnings of potential flooding and hazardous conditions along the coast. Another system, Hurricane Octave, has also formed but is not expected to make landfall.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Priscilla formed from a tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean.
- The storm could bring 4 to 6 inches of rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to 8 inches.
- Coastal areas in Colima, Jalisco, and eastern Guerrero in Mexico face risks of flooding and landslides.
- There is a watch for the areas from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita due to the storm.
- Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected along the coast and up to the southern Baja California peninsula.
- Hurricane Octave has also formed but is predicted to weaken and not hit land.
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the situation and advising caution for those in affected regions.
