The Pacific coast in southern Mexico was affected Thursday morning due to the speed of Hurricane Erick, who National Hurricane Center says.
Forecasters say the main storm threatens to release destructive winds near eye crashes, mountain flooding and dangerous storm surges.
Headquartered in Miami, the center reported that Erick is about 70 miles (110 km) in the southwest of the Angels in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and about 90 miles (145 km) southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico. The maximum sustained wind speed of the storm is 145 mph (230 kph), moving northwest at 9 mph (15 kph).
When the wind speed reaches 130-156 mph (209-251 kph), hurricanes are defined as category 4.
The storm moves southward
Later Wednesday, Erick’s expected path crawled southward, near Escondido, Puerto Rico, the state of Oaxaca, and centered on the sparse coastline between the Oaxacan resort and Acapulco.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a video message Wednesday night that all activities in the area were suspended, urging people to stay at home or move to shelters if they live in low-lying areas.
As night falls, the waves crash into the marina art of Escondido, Puerto Rico, flooding the wooden fishing boats that were pulled there for safety. The beach disappeared in the violent waves and the high tide had reached the interior of some beachfront restaurants.
The last minute purchase ends when night falls, stores are closed and streets are cleared.
Earlier in the day, fishermen in Puerto Rico Escondido pulled the boat out of the water before the storm arrived. Some surfers continued to wave waves on Zicatela beach, even with red flags, warning people to stay away from the water.
The storm’s route shift could ease the stormy Acapulco residents.
Nearly one million cities were destroyed in October 2023 Hurricane OtisThis is a Category 5 hurricane that has rapidly strengthened and caught many hurricanes. At least 52 people died in Otis, and the storm has seriously damaged almost all hotels in the resort.
Acapulco is still scarred by Otis
Acapulco residents say they are working for Erick’s arrival due to the devastating memories caused by Hurricane Otis two years ago.
Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado says x All sports in Acapulco and other beach communities will be suspended at 8 p.m. schools across the state and will be closed the next day Thursday.
Carlos Ozuna Romero, 51, lost his restaurant on the edge of Acapulco Beach when Otis slammed the resort with devastating winds. On Wednesday, he directed workers to store tables and chairs.
“The warning from the authorities has filled us with fear and obviously made us remember everything we have already experienced,” Ozuna Romero said of Otis.
Elsewhere, workers nailed plywood sheets to shop windows and piled sandbags outside the door. Cars lined up to fill their tanks, and shoppers made last-minute purchases before rushing home.
Verónica Gómez struggled on the streets of Acapulco with a large jar of water. “We are all scared because we think the same thing can happen,” said a 40-year-old employee of a transportation company.
But she said she and others learned a lot from Otis. “We won’t be surprised now,” she said.
In Acapulco on Wednesday, there were powerful National Guard and police on the streets, but the most visible were trucks from the National Electric Power Company. Staff worked hard to clean the drain pipes and brushes.
The rain may be Eric’s legacy
Forecasters said Erick is expected to hit Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain, strong winds and violent storm surges. The center’s consultation activity said that rainfall reaches 16 inches (40 cm) may fall in Mexico and Guerrero, while the total number of Chiapas, Mimoca, Colima and Jalisco is smaller. Rainfall Threatening floods and mudslidesespecially in areas with steep terrain.
From Acapulco to Puerto Angel, the hurricane warning is actually effective. Hurricane Center Consulting said the hurricane warning means hurricane conditions in the area are expected to take place in the area and preparations for protecting lives and property should be completed quickly.
Mexico’s national civil defense coordinator Laura Velázquez said Erick is expected to bring “torrential” rain to Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas in southern Mexico. Mountainous areas in coastal areas are particularly prone to mudslides, and many rivers are at risk of flooding.
Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado said all schools will remain closed and the state has reminded all fishing and tourism operators to get their boats ready. The port of Acapulco is closed Tuesday night. Salgado said there are 582 shelters that will host people who may evacuate the house.
In a daily briefing, Sheinbaum warned that people on hurricane roads should pay attention to government instructions and wait for the storm in a house or designated shelter.
Eric quickly doubled
The strength doubled in less than a dayErick stirs quickly in the ideal environment. Last year, there was 34 Events Rapidly Strengthen Events – According to the Hurricane Center, this is twice the average when the storm reaches at least 35 mph in 24 hours and leads to prediction problems.
