MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Priscilla formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico on Saturday, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center.
Priscilla is a large tropical storm, with tropical storm-force winds extending as far as 140 miles (220 kilometers) from its center. The storm’s maximum sustained winds reached 45 mph (75 kph). At the time of the report, Priscilla was located about 285 miles (455 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo and was moving northwest at 3 mph (6 kph).
A tropical storm watch has been issued for part of the southwestern coast of Mexico, from Punta San Telmo to Punta Mita. Tropical storm conditions are possible in this area on Sunday and Monday.
Priscilla is forecast to reach hurricane status by Sunday night or early Monday and is expected to move generally parallel to the coast over the coming days.
Meanwhile, another tropical storm in the Pacific, Octave, is meandering far from shore with no landfall forecasted. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Octave. The storm’s maximum sustained winds have strengthened slightly to 65 mph (100 kph).
The Associated Press.
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