Tropical Storm Vance: 40 mph Winds — Oct 29 Update

Tropical Storm Vance has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1001 millibars, according to the latest data from the National Hurricane Center.

The storm is located near 21.0N 108.4W in the Eastern Pacific basin and is moving 15° at 7 mph.

Tropical storms have winds of 39 to 73 mph; hurricanes start at 74 mph. Category 3 and stronger hurricanes (111 mph and up) are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant damage and loss of life.

The National Hurricane Center issues full advisories every six hours, with intermediate updates when coastal watches or warnings are in effect. The Atlantic season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the Eastern Pacific season from May 15 to November 30.

Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale by sustained wind speed: Category 1 is 74–95 mph, Category 2 is 96–110 mph, Category 3 is 111–129 mph, Category 4 is 130–156 mph, and Category 5 is 157 mph or higher. The scale does not account for storm surge or rainfall, which often cause the most deaths and damage.

If you live in a coastal or flood-prone area, now is the time to check your evacuation zone, refill prescriptions, charge power banks and gather important documents in a waterproof bag. Most hurricane deaths are caused by water — storm surge and inland flooding — rather than wind.

Hazards from tropical systems extend far beyond the center: storm surge, flooding rain, rip currents and tornadoes can affect areas hundreds of miles away. Follow your local National Weather Service office and emergency management for watches, warnings and evacuation orders.

Read the latest public advisory and follow every active storm on our hurricane tracker page, which refreshes from NHC data.

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