The two centers are part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As of Wednesday afternoon, the wind speed of hurricane Erick was reported to have increased over 100 miles per hour.

Hurricane Erick was upgraded to a Category 2 storm Wednesday afternoon. It is expected to hit the coast of southern Mexico late Wednesday night and move inland Thursday, according to a Wednesday ...

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PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico -- Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds ...

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon as it churns in the Pacific Ocean near coastal southern Mexico, forecasters said.

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico -- Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds ...

A major hurricane is defined as Category 3 or higher and wind speeds of at least 111 mph (180 kph). Erick is forecast to be a major hurricane by Wednesday night or Thursday morning.