Hurricane Priscilla has rapidly intensified in the eastern Pacific Ocean, reaching Category 1 strength with sustained winds of approximately 140 kilometers per hour (87 mph), with gusts up to 170 km/h. The storm's center is currently located southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, and southeast of the southern tip of Baja California. Priscilla, identified as the 10th named storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, is moving slowly northwest, tracking parallel to the Mexican coastline.
While direct landfall is not anticipated, coastal regions of Michoacán and Nayarit are under alerts for potential tropical storm conditions. Baja California Sur has also issued advisories, with some reports indicating a more severe 'tropical storm threat' for specific parts of the peninsula. Residents are urged to monitor the storm's progress. Authorities are emphasizing extreme caution due to the heightened risk of sudden flooding, landslides, and hazardous maritime conditions. Heavy rainfall, strong gusts, and dangerous surf are already impacting the Mexican states of Michoacán, Guerrero, Colima, and Jalisco.
Rainfall totals of 50–100 mm (2–4 inches) are expected across coastal Michoacán and far western Guerrero, with isolated amounts potentially reaching up to 150 mm (6 inches). Colima, western Jalisco, and other coastal areas of Guerrero may experience 25–75 mm (1–3 inches) of rain, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in higher terrain. However, some versions of the article suggest rainfall could reach 100-200 mm in some areas, and up to 150-250 mm in Michoacán and Guerrero. Swells generated by Hurricane Priscilla have begun to affect the southwestern coast of Mexico and are projected to reach west-central Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula. These swells are likely to create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Forecasters predict that Hurricane Priscilla will continue to strengthen over the next few days, potentially reaching Category 2 strength and approaching major hurricane status before beginning to weaken by midweek as it moves over cooler waters. Forecasters predict that Hurricane Priscilla will continue to strengthen over the next few days, potentially reaching Category 2 strength and approaching major hurricane status. The storm's projected path indicates it will remain offshore, moving parallel to the coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur through the early to middle part of the week. Beyond the immediate coastal impacts, there is a potential for Hurricane Priscilla's moisture to influence the southwestern United States by late next week. While the hurricane itself is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., its remnants could bring much-needed precipitation to areas experiencing drought conditions, though localized flooding remains a possibility. National Weather Service offices in Flagstaff, Arizona, and San Diego, California, are monitoring this potential development. Some versions of the article also mention specific dates for this potential impact, such as 'by Monday' or 'Thursday, October 9 to Friday, October 10'.