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Mexico’s west coast threatened by hurricane Priscilla
A hurricane has formed off the west coast of Mexico, bringing heavy rains and strong winds along the Pacific shoreline, though it is not expected to make landfall, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).At 21:00 GMT, the storm — named Priscilla — was located about 470 kilometers southwest of Cabo Corrientes, in the state of Jalisco, with maximum sustained winds reaching 120 km/h. The NHC stated that the hurricane, currently a Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, “is expected to strengthen over the next few days and could reach Category 2later this week.”Heavy rainfall has already hit the coastal states of Michoacan and Guerrero, with lighter showers reported in Colimaand Jalisco. Authorities warned of possible flash floods, especially in mountainous regions.Each year, Mexico faces an active hurricane season on both coasts, typically lasting from May to November.