Mexico is in a state of preparedness as Hurricane Erick, potentially a strong Category 3 storm, approaches the southern coast, prompting emergency measures and warnings from President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Hurricane Erick Threatens Mexico’s Southern Coast as Category 3 Storm Approaches
Hurricane Erick Threatens Mexico’s Southern Coast as Category 3 Storm Approaches
Authorities Warn Residents in Low-Lying Areas to Seek Shelter Ahead of Landfall
As Hurricane Erick threatens to make landfall, Mexican officials are urging residents of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca to take immediate precautions. With wind speeds potentially reaching Category 3 levels, President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the necessity for local populations to heed official alerts, stay indoors, and seek designated shelters if residing in flood-prone areas. Emergency shelters have been hastily established in anticipation of severe weather, with more than 2,000 locations mobilized across the affected states.
Meteorologists report that Erick, which was classified as a Category 2 storm on Wednesday, could gain strength before impacting the coastal regions, particularly where Guerrero and Oaxaca meet. As the storm approaches, citizens are advised against unnecessary travel, especially those with boats, amid fears of flooding and significant wind damage.
The forecasters anticipate the storm's most destructive impacts along a stretch from Puerto Ángel in Oaxaca to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero. Tourist destinations, including the popular resorts of Bahías de Huatulco and Acapulco, are also on high alert, recalling the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis in 2023, which leveled infrastructure and left scores dead.
Erick marks the fifth named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which lasts through the end of November, underscoring the need for continued vigilance as meteorological conditions evolve.
Meteorologists report that Erick, which was classified as a Category 2 storm on Wednesday, could gain strength before impacting the coastal regions, particularly where Guerrero and Oaxaca meet. As the storm approaches, citizens are advised against unnecessary travel, especially those with boats, amid fears of flooding and significant wind damage.
The forecasters anticipate the storm's most destructive impacts along a stretch from Puerto Ángel in Oaxaca to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero. Tourist destinations, including the popular resorts of Bahías de Huatulco and Acapulco, are also on high alert, recalling the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis in 2023, which leveled infrastructure and left scores dead.
Erick marks the fifth named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which lasts through the end of November, underscoring the need for continued vigilance as meteorological conditions evolve.
