Drone footage captured five unoccupied homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda caused severe coastal flooding.
Hurricane Priscilla continues to pick up strength in the Pacific Ocean, with its outer bands expected to affect the southern Baja California peninsula starting Tuesday, Oct. 7.
The hurricane center said in an Oct. 7 advisory Priscilla was located about 215 miles south of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula with maximum sustained winds near 110 mph with higher gusts, making it a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Forecasters said additional strengthening is expected, with Priscilla expected to become a major hurricane in the next couple of hours. The NHC considers any hurricane that hits Category 3 or higher as a major hurricane.
Priscilla is forecast to begin weakening on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and continue through the week.
On the forecast track, the center of Priscilla is expected to move parallel to, but offshore of, the coast of west-central Mexico and Baja California Sur during the next couple of days. From Tuesday through Wednesday, 1 to 2 inches of rain are expected in southern Baja California Sur, with local storm totals up to 4 inches as the outer bands of Priscilla reach the area, forecasters said in the advisory.
Moisture from Priscilla could bring 1 to 2 inches of rain, with local amounts up to 4 inches, to portions of west-central Mexico. From late this week into the weekend, moisture from Priscilla could also lead to heavy rainfall and a flash flood risk over portions of the southwestern U.S.
Swells generated by Priscilla are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico, as well as portions of the coast of the southern Baja California peninsula. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, forecasters said.
Hurricane Priscilla tracker
This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.
Hurricane Priscilla spaghetti models
Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.
Prepare now for hurricanes
Delaying potentially lifesaving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends.
* Develop an evacuation plan. If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there.
* Assemble disaster supplies. Whether you're evacuating or sheltering in place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for a possibly lengthy aftermath, NOAA said.
* Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions. Contact your insurance company or agent now and make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance don't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for those. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent or the National Flood Insurance Program.
* Create a family communication plan. NOAA says you should take the time now to write down a hurricane plan and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
* Strengthen your home. Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricanes. Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters and impact glass. Seal outside wall openings.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].