Hurricane Priscilla will become a more powerful storm this week as it continues to strengthen over the Pacific Ocean off southwest Mexico. The National Hurricane Center, which is based in Miami, said the storm was expected to bring heavy rains and gusty winds to the region.

Meanwhile in the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It was centered about 1,315 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands, but was traveling west at 24 mph.