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Priscilla Nears Major Hurricane Status in Pacific as New Tropical Storm Swirls in the Atlantic
Hurricane Priscilla has maximum sustained winds near 110 mph and threatens heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous surf along Baja California Sur, prompting school closures and shelter openings.
- On Tuesday, Hurricane Priscilla approached major hurricane strength off Mexico's western coast, while a newly formed Tropical Storm Jerry began developing in the Atlantic.
- Forecasters reported Priscilla's intensification and the simultaneous development of Jerry as both systems evolved over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
- By Tuesday afternoon, Priscilla’s top winds reached approximately 110 mph, and the storm’s center was located about 330 miles west of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico.
- Officials reported that Priscilla was traveling west-northwest at 9 mph and cautioned that dangerous ocean conditions, including powerful waves and strong rip currents, were expected.
- Authorities set up shelters in Los Cabos and canceled classes in Baja California Sur as intense rain and flooding risk continued through Wednesday.
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Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean. Jerry has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph Tuesday. It was expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the…
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MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Priscilla strengthens to Category 2 and is expected to continue strengthening throughout the day.
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