US EditionHurricane Erick strengthens to a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Pacific coast
- Hurricane Erick rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 storm near Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on June 19, 2025, threatening Guerrero and Oaxaca.
- The storm’s rapid intensification recalls October 2023’s Category 5 Hurricane Otis, which devastated Acapulco, causing at least 50 deaths and widespread damage.
- Authorities suspended movement in coastal communities at 8 p.m., closed all schools, and activated over 580 shelters as forecasters warned of heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surge.
- The National Hurricane Center reported Erick had 145 mph sustained winds, was moving northwest at 9 mph, and forecast up to 20 inches of rain causing landslides and flooding in the region.
- Officials expect damaging winds and life-threatening flash floods, with emergency measures reflecting concern given the region’s vulnerability and recent storm impacts.
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Extremely Dangerous Hurricane Erick Looms Over Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Erick, now an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, was located very near Mexico's southern Pacific coast and is expected make landfall on Thursday, authorities said. The hurricane was located 55 miles...
·Washington, United States
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The Pacific coast of southern Mexico was preparing on Thursday morning for the arrival of Hurricane Erick, which was reclassified to category 4, making it an "extremely dangerous" storm according to the National Hurricane Centre of the United States.
·Montreal, Canada
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