Summary
Hurricane Priscilla formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico, bringing heavy rain and winds to coastal areas. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and is causing dangerous surf conditions. Another Pacific hurricane, Octave, is not expected to make landfall.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Priscilla is in the Pacific Ocean off southwestern Mexico's coast.
- The storm's maximum sustained winds are 75 mph (120 kph).
- Priscilla is located about 290 miles south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes.
- It is moving north-northwest at 3 mph (6 kph).
- Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are affecting southwestern Mexico, with a risk of flash flooding.
- Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected to affect western and central Mexico coastlines.
- A tropical storm watch is issued from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita.
- Hurricane Octave, in the Pacific, has top winds near 80 mph (130 kph) and no forecast to hit land.
