Tropical Storm Erick is intensifying and expected to reach hurricane status by late Tuesday or early Wednesday, prompting a hurricane warning for southern Mexico. With maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, Erick is moving west-northwest and could approach the coast by late Wednesday. Affected areas include Puerto Angel to Punta Maldonado, with heavy rainfall forecast for Oaxaca and Guerrero, raising concerns of flooding and mudslides. The National Hurricane Center has advised residents to complete preparations, indicating that hurricane conditions are imminent.
A hurricane warning was issued for a portion of southern Mexico due to Tropical Storm Erick, which is expected to rapidly intensify and reach hurricane status.
Erick, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, was moving west-northwest and is projected to approach the coast of southern Mexico by late Wednesday.
Heavy rainfall of up to 20 inches is anticipated, raising concerns about flooding and mudslides, particularly in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
The National Hurricane Center stressed that preparations should be completed swiftly as hurricane conditions are expected in the warned areas.
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