Hurricane Erick Hits Mexico, Causing Fatalities and Extensive Damage
Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 storm, causing at least two deaths and significant damage, particularly in Acapulco.
Hurricane Erick: What to know as it makes landfall as Category 3 storm
Washington Examiner
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Overview
- Hurricane Erick made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Mexico's Pacific coast, causing damage and fatalities.
- At least two deaths have been confirmed, including a 1-year-old boy and a man electrocuted during debris removal.
- The storm initially strengthened to Category 4 before weakening to Category 3 upon landfall, impacting coastal areas.
- Authorities report landslides, blocked highways, and power outages affecting over 120,000 customers, with half restored.
- While restaurants and shops in Acapulco have reopened, schools in Guerrero remain closed as damage assessments continue.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the narrative around Hurricane Erick with a focus on the immediate aftermath, emphasizing damage assessment and community response. They convey a sense of urgency and concern for affected residents, while subtly highlighting the storm's severity and historical context, reflecting a commitment to factual reporting amid human tragedy.
Forecasters predicted heavy rainfall of up to 20 inches (51 centimeters) across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, posing a threat of flooding and mudslides.
Hurricane Erick has been upgraded to an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 near Southern Mexico's Pacific coast.
The storm had maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 kph) and was moving northwest at 9 mph (15 kph).
Residents and authorities in southern Mexico are assessing damage and monitoring rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick continues to impact the region.
The mountains behind Acapulco's beaches continued to face the threat of heavy rain.
Schools in Guerrero remained closed on Friday as authorities assessed damage, cleared debris, and monitored rising rivers.
A 1-year-old boy drowned in a swollen river, resulting in the storm's death toll remaining at one.
Erick rapidly intensified to a Category 4 storm before weakening to a Category 3 before making landfall.
Coastal residents took a storm seriously, resulting in landslides, blocked highways, downed power lines, and some flooding reported by authorities.
Erick was located approximately 70 miles (110 kilometers) west-southwest of Puerto Angel, Mexico.
Hurricane Erick has intensified to a Category 3 major hurricane.
Forecasters predicted that Erick would bring heavy rain, strong winds, and a fierce storm surge to Mexico's Pacific coast.
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"…Authorities reported landslides, blocked highways, downed power lines and some flooding as coastal residents, above all in Acapulco, took the storm seriously with memories of the devastating Hurricane Otis in 2023 still fresh in their minds."
CBS News·17d·"…Despite the rain, Castañeda decided to go out for a walk."
NBC News·18d·"…Authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region."
ABC News·18d·"…Despite the rain, Castañeda decided to go out for a walk."
Associated Press·18d·"…Hurricane Erick, which rapidly intensified overnight, made landfall Thursday morning on Mexico's Pacific Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said."
ABC News·18d·"…Hurricane Erick made landfall along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph, authorities said."
USA TODAY·18d·"…The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said."
Fortune·19d·"…The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said."
ABC News·19d·"…The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said."
NPR·19d·"…The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said."
Associated Press·19d·"…Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge on the region in coming hours, forecasters said."
ABC News·19d·"…Hurricane Erick has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane threatening approaching southern Mexico’s coast with destructive winds and heavy rain."
NBC News·19d·"…Erick becomes a Category 3 major hurricane as it nears southern coastal Mexico."
ABC News·19d·FAQ
Hurricane Erick most significantly impacted Mexico's Pacific coast, particularly the area between Acapulco and Puerto Escondido near the border of Oaxaca and Guerrero states.
At least two deaths have been confirmed: a 1-year-old boy and a man who was electrocuted while removing debris caused by the storm.
Hurricane Erick rapidly intensified to a Category 4 storm before weakening to a Category 3 hurricane at landfall.
The hurricane caused landslides, blocked highways, widespread power outages affecting over 120,000 customers (half of whom have had power restored), and damage especially in Acapulco. Schools in Guerrero remain closed as damage assessments continue.
Authorities are assessing damage and monitoring rising rivers for flooding risks. Restaurants and shops in Acapulco have reopened, but schools remain closed in Guerrero as officials continue evaluating the damage and recovery needs.
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