Location: States of Oaxaca and Guerrero – Including Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, and Acapulco Event: Hurricane Erick is rapidly intensifying and is expected to be a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) when it reaches the coast of western Oaxaca and eastern Guerrero early Thursday morning. Some airlines have already canceled flights to and from the area. Ocean swells generated by Erick are expected to begin affecting the coast of southern Mexico later today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Extremely hazardous conditions along the Pacific coast—intensified by storms—have resulted in deadly rip currents and rogue waves, claiming the lives of multiple U.S. citizens. Travelers should avoid entering the water or walking on beaches during dangerous conditions, heed warnings from authorities, and monitor official weather updates closely. For more information, click: https://mx.usembassy.gov/weather-alert-hurricane-erick/