Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
039 WTPZ32 KNHC 230238 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Vance Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP222026 900 PM CST Thu Oct 22 2026 ...VANCE STRENGTHENING AS IT MOVES NORTHWESTWARD... ...RAPID INTENSIFICATION EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO... SUMMARY OF 900 PM CST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.5N 101.9W ABOUT 460 MI...745 KM SSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO ABOUT 610 MI...980 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM CST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Vance was located near latitude 10.5 North, longitude 101.9 West. Vance is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A gradual turn toward the north-northwest is expected over the next day or so. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast during the next 24 h, and Vance is forecast to become a major hurricane by early Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Vance are expected to begin affecting portions of the coast of southern and southwestern Mexico this weekend and continue into next week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM CST.