Hurricane Priscilla is sharpening in the Pacific, sending heavy rain and strong winds toward the coast of southwest Mexico. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports the storm now has 80‑mile‑per‑hour winds and is moving north‑northwest at 3 mph. It sits about 260 miles south‑southwest of Cabo Corrientes and roughly 450 miles south‑southwest of Baja California.
Residents along the coast should brace for flash flooding and power outages. The surge of rain—up to 6 inches in parts of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco—could overwhelm drainage systems. Officials warn that the storm also generates large ocean swells, creating dangerous surf and rip currents on the southern and western coasts of Mexico and the Baja Peninsula.
A tropical‑storm watch is in effect for the stretch from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita. This means that tropical‑storm conditions are possible on Sunday and Monday, so people should stay alert for any sudden changes. Local authorities urge residents to have emergency kits ready and to avoid unnecessary travel to beaches or low‑lying areas.
In other news, the Pacific storm Octave also gained hurricane strength on Sunday. Octave’s peak winds reached 85 mph, but it remains far from the coast, so no watches or warnings are needed. Forecasts suggest it will weaken gradually by Monday, sparing nearby communities from impact.
Keep following local news and the National Weather Service for the latest updates on Hurricane Priscilla, its potential rainfall, and any advisories that may affect your travel or safety plans.
Source: New York Post
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