By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/hurricane-priscilla-lashes-western-mexico-with-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hurricane Priscilla lashes western Mexico with heavy rain and strong winds Science Oct 6, 2025 6:07 PM EDT MIAMI (AP) — Western Mexico was being lashed Monday by a hurricane bringing heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf to coastal areas and the Baja California peninsula. A tropical storm watch was issued for Baja California Sur from Cabo San Lucas to Santa Fe, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. A watch was also in effect from Manzanillo to Punta Mita, Mexico. Grow your mind Subscribe to our Science Newsletter to explore the wide worlds of science, health and technology. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Hurricane Priscilla was spinning just off the coast of Mexico, about 210 miles (338 kilometers) southwest of Cabo Corrientes with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). Parts of southwestern Mexico could get up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain from Priscilla’s outer bands through Wednesday, bringing a flash flooding risk to Michoacán and Colima states, forecasters said. Swells from Priscilla were reaching the coast of Mexico. Life threatening surf and rip currents were likely, the weather service said. The hurricane was expected to intensify to a Category 2 storm and approach major hurricane status over the next several days. Nearby, Tropical Storm Octave was weakening about 860 miles (1,385 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. Its maximum sustained winds Monday afternoon were 50 mph (85 kph). There were no watches or warnings in effect with Octave, and no hazards affecting land. Forecasters expect the storm will continuing weakening and dissipate in a few days. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — Western Mexico was being lashed Monday by a hurricane bringing heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf to coastal areas and the Baja California peninsula. A tropical storm watch was issued for Baja California Sur from Cabo San Lucas to Santa Fe, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. A watch was also in effect from Manzanillo to Punta Mita, Mexico. Grow your mind Subscribe to our Science Newsletter to explore the wide worlds of science, health and technology. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Hurricane Priscilla was spinning just off the coast of Mexico, about 210 miles (338 kilometers) southwest of Cabo Corrientes with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). Parts of southwestern Mexico could get up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain from Priscilla’s outer bands through Wednesday, bringing a flash flooding risk to Michoacán and Colima states, forecasters said. Swells from Priscilla were reaching the coast of Mexico. Life threatening surf and rip currents were likely, the weather service said. The hurricane was expected to intensify to a Category 2 storm and approach major hurricane status over the next several days. Nearby, Tropical Storm Octave was weakening about 860 miles (1,385 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. Its maximum sustained winds Monday afternoon were 50 mph (85 kph). There were no watches or warnings in effect with Octave, and no hazards affecting land. Forecasters expect the storm will continuing weakening and dissipate in a few days. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now