Hurricane tracker 2025: Eric nearing Pacific coast - Mexicans and Americans need to keep these things handy

Hurricane Erick 2025 is quickly gaining strength as it nears Mexico’s Pacific coast, threatening states like Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and mudslides. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warns Erick could reach major hurricane status by Thursday, with wind speeds possibly exceeding 111 mph. Emergency shelters are being prepared, ports are closed, and residents are urged to follow government instructions. With memories of Hurricane Otis still fresh, officials are taking extra precautions. Stay informed and safe as Hurricane Erick heads toward Acapulco, bringing life-threatening conditions to southern Mexico’s coastal and mountainous areas.