Weather monitoring Hurricane Erika's current status is at its highest, as its evolution continues to generate great excitement in southeastern Mexico and the Pacific coastal areas. As the phenomenon progresses, information about its trajectory and potential consequences is crucial for the population and local authorities.
In the last days, Erick has shown significant strengthening in Pacific waters. Forecasts indicate that it will continue to intensify. and could become a major hurricane before it crosses land, which would raise the alert level in different Mexican states.
Development and characteristics of Hurricane Erika
According to recent updates of the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the National Meteorological Service of Mexico (SMN), Erick has become a hurricane after rapid intensification, showing broad convection and organized structure. According to the latest report, it is located near latitude 13.3° N and longitude 95.4° W and is moving northwest at a speed of 11 km/h.
The latest models suggest that it will reach category 2 or even 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale before landfall, with sustained winds that could exceed 175 km/hThe NHC and SMN forecasts agree in highlighting a high probability that it will become a major hurricane in the next few hours thanks to optimal ocean conditions: warm waters, low wind shear and very humid environment.
The impact is expected mainly on the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, although Chiapas is also at risk. Authorities have declared hurricane warnings and activated tropical storm alerts in the areas of Puerto Angel, Punta Maldonado, Salina Cruz and Acapulco, mobilizing emergency resources throughout the coastal strip.
Updated forecast and possible risks
The forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday indicate heavy and torrential rains, especially in the east of Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas, with accumulated amounts close to 250 mm in mountainous areas. In addition, it warns about flash floods, landslides and storm surges in coastal areas, as well as strong gusts of wind that could causing damage to homes, power outages and roadblocks.
Other regions of the country, such as Michoacán, State of Mexico, Puebla, Veracruz and Tabasco, may also be affected by intense rains, while the tropical cyclone season remains very active throughout the region, with a forecast of between 29 and 37 named storms in 2025.
El NHC and various models indicate that, although the core of the cyclone is not heading towards the United States, scattered showers may occur and some instability in South Texas over the weekend due to the mass of moisture carried by the system. However, so far there are no direct warnings for US territory.
Preparations and emergency measures
Mexican authorities have more than 2.000 temporary shelters have been set up in the states at greatest risk to house the population that may be affected by the arrival of the hurricane. Civil Protection agencies and President Claudia Sheinbaum They have called on citizens to remain attentive to official reports and follow evacuation and safety instructions.
Preemptive evacuation protocols have been implemented in vulnerable coastal communities, and emergency services have been deployed to respond to potential disasters. In addition, some airlines have already announced the flight cancellation to and from airports such as Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, given the risk to operations during the passage of the cyclone.
The memory of recent events such as Hurricane Otis in 2023, which reached devastating Category 5 strength in just a few hours and left significant damage in Acapulco, has increased caution and preparedness for the possible arrival of a similar event.
Live monitoring and official sources
Throughout the day, the NHC, SMN and the specialized media They update Erick's trajectory and forecast every few hours., intensifying the communication of alerts for the protection of the population. Real-time monitoring and access to radar and satellite data They are essential to anticipate the behavior of the phenomenon and coordinate emergency responses.