Tropical Storm Vance Strengthening, Expected to Become Major Hurricane in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Vance is strengthening in the Eastern Pacific and is forecast to undergo rapid intensification over the next 24 hours, potentially becoming a major hurricane by early Saturday. As of 9:00 PM CST on Thursday, October 22, Vance had maximum sustained winds near 70 mph (110 km/h) and was moving northwestward. The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories, highlighting the expected rapid intensification.