Next issued outlook: 17:00 PM EST June 18th 

HURRICANE ERICK STRENGTHENS INTO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE... RAPID INTENSIFICATION ONGOING...

HURRICANE ERICK

Winds: 100 mph (85 knots)

Central Pressure: 971 mb 

Movement: Northwest at 9 mph (8 knots)

Key Messages:

1. Hurricane Erick is undergoing rapid intensification and is expected to be a major hurricane before landfall Thursday morning.

2.  Life-threatening impacts are expected from Erick as extreme rainfall of up to 12-20 inches will spread along the southeastern Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, leading to intense flooding and mudslides inland.

3. Strong winds of major hurricane force, storm surge and large swells are expected as well as the system nears the coast beginning Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

4. Residents along the southeastern coast should evacuate or rush to complete preparations that will protect life and property.

Next issued advisory: 14:00 PDT