Hurricane Erick strengthened in the Pacific Ocean and could become a major hurricane before striking Mexico, the National Hurricane Center warned.

Hurricane Erick strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon as it churns in the Pacific Ocean near coastal southern

A hurricane warning remained in effect Thursday from Acapulco to Puerto Angel. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the hurricane made landfall between 5 a.m. and a.m. local