Severe hurricanes above Category 3 can bring high wind strength, cause "devastating damage," and lead to power outages lasting up to several weeks, according to NOAA's National Weather Service.

MEXICO, — 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 ...

While slightly reduced in power, Erick is still considered a major hurricane as a Category 3, which can carry winds of up to 129 mph.

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane threatening approaching southern Mexico's coast with destructive winds and heavy rain, the U.S ...

STORY: :: Ships are grounded and workers board up windows as Mexico braces for Hurricane Erick :: June 18, 2025 :: Erick had strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane off the Pacific coast ahead of ...

MEXICO, — 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 ...

MEXICO, — 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 ...

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick rapidly strengthened Wednesday afternoon into a potent Category 2 storm as it churned toward Mexico's southern coast amid warnings it was likely to become ...