Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico

Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico 1 hr ago Tropical Storm Priscilla has formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center says Priscilla is a “large tropical storm.” The center said Saturday that the storm’s maximum sustained winds were 45 mph. It was located about 285 miles (455 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo and headed toward the northwest at 3 mph (6 kph). A tropical storm watch was issued for parts of the coast of southwestern Mexico. Priscilla is forecast to reach hurricane status by Sunday night or early Monday and generally move parallel to the coast in the coming days.