Priscilla (2013)

A small tropical cyclone developed in the eastern North Pacific late on 13–14 October 2013 from a cluster of thunderstorms in the Intertropical Convergence Zone about 705 nautical miles south‑southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. It moved generally north-northeastward and then northward on 14–15 October, turned west-northwest on 15 October, and weakened rapidly. Convection dissipated on 16 October and the system became a remnant low about 620 nautical miles west‑southwest of the Baja tip; the remnant low persisted a couple more days and dissipated by 18 October.

Priscilla did not make landfall. It stayed well over open water during its entire life and coastal watches or warnings were not required.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds reached 40 knots (about 46 mph) on 14 October, and its lowest central pressure was estimated at 1001 millibars. At its peak it was a minimal tropical storm (below hurricane strength).

There were no reports of storm surge or rainfall impacts associated with Priscilla, and no surface observations indicated tropical‑storm‑force winds at land stations. No coastal surge measurements or significant rainfall totals were attributed to the storm in the National Hurricane Center report.

No deaths or damage were reported. The main noteworthy points were that Priscilla was short‑lived, remained over open water, and produced no known impacts. Forecasts had limited lead time for its formation—the system was first mentioned in the public outlook about 24 hours before genesis—and the NHC noted some mixed performance in track and intensity guidance for this small cyclone.