TNW News Operations Hurricane Division – Springfield, Illinois
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 6:30 AM CST
Written by: Todd Nardone, General Manager and Chief of Hurricane Operations

MAJOR HURRICANE ERICK MAKES LANDFALL IN WESTERN OAXACA, MEXICO

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Hurricane Erick made landfall early this morning near Punta Maldonado, Oaxaca, Mexico, as a Category 3 major hurricane, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge, and life-threatening flooding to portions of the southern Mexican coastline.

As of 6:00 AM CST, the National Hurricane Center confirmed the center of Erick was located near latitude 16.3°N, longitude 98.3°W, moving northwest at 9 mph (15 km/h). Erick came ashore with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and higher gusts, making it one of the strongest landfalls of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season.

Immediate Threats and Impacts

• Winds: Hurricane-force winds extend up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds reach outward to 90 miles (150 km). Widespread power outages and severe wind damage are occurring in the landfall region.
• Storm Surge: Dangerous coastal flooding is ongoing along low-lying shores near and east of the landfall point. Large, destructive waves are pounding the coastline.
• Rainfall and Flooding: Torrential rains are producing widespread flash flooding and mudslides, particularly in the mountainous regions of Oaxaca and Guerrero. Rainfall totals of 8 to 20 inches are expected in some areas, with isolated higher amounts.

“Hurricane Erick struck the coast with devastating strength. Residents in affected areas should remain indoors, stay away from floodwaters, and follow local emergency guidance,” said Todd Nardone, General Manager of TNW News Hurricane Operations.

Rapid Weakening Expected

Now that Erick is moving over the mountainous terrain of southern Mexico, the storm is forecast to rapidly weakentoday and dissipate by tonight or early Friday, though the risk of deadly flooding will continue for several hours across interior regions.

Emergency crews and Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) have been activated to respond to power outages, debris blockage, and infrastructure damage across Oaxaca and Guerrero.

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En Español

EL HURACÁN ERICK DE CATEGORÍA 3 TOCA TIERRA EN EL OESTE DE OAXACA

A las 6:00 AM CST, el huracán Erick tocó tierra cerca de Punta Maldonado, Oaxaca, como un huracán de categoría 3, con vientos sostenidos de 205 km/h. Se esperan inundaciones repentinas, deslizamientos de tierra, y marejada ciclónica peligrosa a lo largo de la costa sur de México.

Se recomienda a los residentes seguir las instrucciones de protección civil y permanecer en interiores hasta que pase el peligro.

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