Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific
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Tropical Storm Jerry formed over the central Atlantic Ocean Tuesday and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane this week.
Hurricane Priscilla has intensified into a Category 2 storm off the west coast of Mexico and is forecast to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to Baja California Sur.
The 10th named storm of the hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and it's likely to become Hurricane Jerry by Thursday.
Forecasters are also following a potential nor'easter that could impact the East Coast with significant flooding and high winds this weekend.
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday said Tropical Storm Jerry had formed in the Atlantic with a forecast it will intensify into a hurricane that could threaten the Caribbean.
A disturbance off Central America has been highlighted for the possibility of tropical development as it moves into the Gulf of America this week.