Hurricane Priscilla lashes western Mexico with heavy rain and strong winds

Priscilla formed in the eastern Pacific off Mexico. Picture: NOAA via AP

Western Mexico has been lashed by a hurricane bringing heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf to coastal areas and the Baja California peninsula.

A tropical storm watch was issued for Baja California Sur from Cabo San Lucas to Santa Fe, the US-based National Hurricane Centre said in an advisory.