Hurricane Erick Set to Hit Mexico Pacific Coast

Hurricane Erick, a rapidly intensifying Category 1 storm with sustained winds near 85 mph, is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall early Thursday, likely near Acapulco. Authorities, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, have urged residents in Guerrero and Oaxaca to stay indoors or seek shelter as life-threatening winds, flash floods, and rainfall of up to 20 inches are anticipated. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings from Puerto Angel to Acapulco and urges immediate preparations to protect life and property. Erick marks the first named storm to make landfall in Mexico's Pacific region this year. UK tourists have been strongly advised to avoid high-risk coastal areas and warned that travel insurance may be void if they enter these zones. The hurricane's rapid intensification and severe threats have raised major concerns for residents and travelers along the Pacific coast.