Hurricane Erick Advances Towards Mexico's Southern Coast as Category 3 Threat

Sat Oct 18 2025 17:42:38 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

President Claudia Sheinbaum urges citizens to seek safety as Hurricane Erick approaches with intense winds and heavy rainfall.

Three states in southern Mexico prepare for the impending landfall of Hurricane Erick, predicted to reach Category 3 strength early Thursday. President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed public safety, urging those in low-lying areas or near waterways to seek shelter. Emergency measures were implemented, with over 2,000 temporary shelters established across Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. The storm's impact could extend beyond these areas, particularly threatening the region from Puerto Ángel to Punta Maldonado. Following the devastation of Hurricane Otis in 2023, which left significant destruction in its wake, authorities remain vigilant, monitoring the storm's progression and the potential for flash flooding. Erick, now categorized as a strong storm, follows a series of tumultuous weather events this Pacific hurricane season, which continues until the end of November.

Erick is the fifth named storm of the Eastern Pacific this year, making the current hurricane season notable for its intensity.

As community members brace for the storm, President Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of adhering to official communications and guidelines to ensure safety.

Emergency authorities, having learned from the past devastation caused by Hurricane Otis—where severe winds and flooding resulted in the loss of over 50 lives—are taking proactive measures to protect the population.

With the storm nearing Mexico, uncertainty remains about its path and intensity as conditions continue to evolve.

Authorities are diligently monitoring local water levels to safeguard against potential flooding as they prepare for the storm's impact.