Erick Downgraded to Tropical Storm but Remains a Serious Threat in Southern Mexico

As Tropical Storm Erick weakens over the state of Guerrero, Mexico, it remains a potent natural hazard delivering extraordinary rainfall, high surf, and significant risks of landslides and flooding across southern regions.According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), at 3 p.m. local time on Thursday, Erick's center was located just 60 kilometers north-northeast of Acapulco with sustained winds of 85 km/h and gusts up to 100 km/h. The system is moving northwestward at 19 km/h.While Erick no longer holds hurricane status as the first Pacific hurricane of the 2025 season, its rainbands forecast between 150 to 250 millimeters of precipitation...