Hurricane Erick Threatens Mexico: A Major Storm Surge Looms

Hurricane Erick has escalated to a Category 3 major hurricane, posing a significant threat to southern Mexico's coastlines, as reported by the US Hurricane Center on Wednesday evening.

With sustained winds of 120 mph, Erick rapidly intensified from a Category 1 storm earlier in the day to CATEGORY 3, off the Pacific coast, about 55 miles south-southwest of Puerto Angel.

Authorities warn of potential flash floods and mudslides, especially after Hurricane Otis's devastation. Precautionary evacuation and port closures are already underway as Erick's impact is anticipated Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies.)