October 9, 2025 — Mexico City, Hurricane Priscilla continues to churn off Mexico’s Pacific coastline, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf as it approaches Category 3 strength. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that Priscilla, which had strengthened rapidly earlier this week, is now producing sustained winds of around 105 miles per hour, placing it just below major hurricane status.
The powerful storm is located southwest of Baja California, moving slowly north-northwest at a speed of 8 to 10 miles per hour. While Priscilla is not expected to make direct landfall, forecasters warn that its outer bands will continue to affect coastal regions with heavy rainfall, rough seas, and the potential for flash flooding in low-lying areas.
According to the Mexican Meteorological Service, states including Michoacán, Colima, and Baja California Sur are on high alert. Authorities have closed ports, suspended classes, and activated emergency shelters as precautionary measures. Residents have been urged to avoid beaches and remain indoors due to strong winds and dangerous rip currents.
In Los Cabos and La Paz, civil protection units are monitoring conditions closely. Local officials have also prepared emergency response teams to assist communities that could experience flooding or landslides as the storm progresses.
Meteorologists predict that Priscilla could weaken over the next 24 to 48 hours as it moves over cooler waters. However, its remnants are likely to bring persistent rain and rough weather along Mexico’s western coast through the weekend.
Meanwhile, the United States National Hurricane Center continues to track Tropical Storm Jerry in the Atlantic, which is expected to strengthen as it moves toward the Caribbean.
Despite gradual weakening, Priscilla remains a threat to maritime and coastal activity. The United Nations Weather Agency emphasized the need for caution, warning that “even without direct landfall, such storms can cause significant coastal and environmental damage.”
Emergency hotlines have been activated across affected states, and Mexican authorities continue to coordinate with federal and local agencies to ensure rapid response if the situation worsens.
For now, all eyes remain on Priscilla’s trajectory, a storm that, while showing signs of weakening, continues to challenge coastal preparedness and resilience in Mexico’s Pacific zone.
