As Hurricane Erick nears Mexico’s southern coast, emergency preparations are underway in anticipation of possible severe impacts from this Category 3 storm. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged residents in low-lying areas to take shelter.
Hurricane Erick Intensifies as It Approaches Mexico's Southern Coast
Hurricane Erick Intensifies as It Approaches Mexico's Southern Coast
Emergency measures activated as Hurricane Erick threatens powerful winds and heavy rain.
Three states along Mexico's southern coast are on high alert as Hurricane Erick approaches, projected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane early Thursday. In a news briefing on Wednesday, President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the need for residents to adhere to safety protocols: “We tell the population to stay tuned to official communications, to stay indoors, and not go out.” She advised those living in low-lying or flood-prone areas to utilize the more than 2,000 temporary shelters established in Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.
Erick, originally classified as a Category 2 storm, has already demonstrated powerful winds capable of uprooting trees, damaging property, and creating hazardous conditions. Authorities predict the storm will impact regions from Puerto Ángel in Oaxaca to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero, with further effects extending into popular tourist areas like Bahías de Huatulco and Acapulco.
This hurricane season has already seen significant activity, with Erick being the fifth named storm to form in the Eastern Pacific this year. In 2023, the region was severely affected by Hurricane Otis, which wreaked havoc as a Category 5 storm, highlighting the potential dangers posed by severe weather in this region. The Mexican government is urging residents to remain vigilant and to follow all official instructions as the storm approaches.
Erick, originally classified as a Category 2 storm, has already demonstrated powerful winds capable of uprooting trees, damaging property, and creating hazardous conditions. Authorities predict the storm will impact regions from Puerto Ángel in Oaxaca to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero, with further effects extending into popular tourist areas like Bahías de Huatulco and Acapulco.
This hurricane season has already seen significant activity, with Erick being the fifth named storm to form in the Eastern Pacific this year. In 2023, the region was severely affected by Hurricane Otis, which wreaked havoc as a Category 5 storm, highlighting the potential dangers posed by severe weather in this region. The Mexican government is urging residents to remain vigilant and to follow all official instructions as the storm approaches.
