Mexico: Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall in Oaxaca, Bringing Torrential Rain, High Winds

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca as a Category 3 hurricane on early Thursday, June 19, damaging businesses and homes. The storm rapidly weakened to a Tropical Depression, but officials warned that it would continue to produce heavy rainfall, making life-threatening flooding and mudslides likely.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference, where she reiterated that hurricane Erick will enter the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero tonight, he urged citizens to be attentive to the information and not to go out or expose themselves, at the National Palace on June 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference, where she reiterated that hurricane Erick will enter the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero tonight, he urged citizens to be attentive to the information and not to go out or expose themselves, at the National Palace on June 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference, where she reiterated that hurricane Erick will enter the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero tonight, he urged citizens to be attentive to the information and not to go out or expose themselves, at the National Palace on June 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference, where she reiterated that hurricane Erick will enter the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero tonight, he urged citizens to be attentive to the information and not to go out or expose themselves, at the National Palace on June 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference, where she reiterated that hurricane Erick will enter the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero tonight, he urged citizens to be attentive to the information and not to go out or expose themselves, at the National Palace on June 18, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM