‘Extremely dangerous’ Category 4 Hurricane Erick bears down on Acapulco

The predictors said that the main storm threatens to launch devastating winds near the place where the eye is disrupted on the beach, sudden floods, and the height of the dangerous storm.

The Miami -based center reported that Eric was about 70 miles (110 km) in the west southwest of Puerto Angel, Mexico, and about 90 miles (145 km) southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico. The storm was the maximum sustainable wind 145 miles per hour (230 km per hour) and was moving northwest at a speed of 9 miles per hour (15 km per hour).

The hurricane is defined as a 4 category when wind speeds reach 130-156 miles per hour (209-251 km per hour).

The storm moves south when the approach

Late Wednesday, the expected Eric path south, near the city of Puerto Eskondoido in the state of Oakaka, and focused on a coastal extension of the coastal line between the Oakkan and Aquapolco resort to the northwest.

president Claudia Shinbom said in a video message on Wednesday night that all activities in the region have been suspended and urged people to stay in their homes or move to shelters if they live in low areas.

The waves were shattered on Esplanade in Porto Eskondoido through darkness, as the wooden fishing boats that were pulled there were flooded for safety. The beach disappeared under the bombing waves and the upward tide had already reached the interiors of some water restaurants.

The purchases ended at the last minute in darkness when the stores closed and emptied the streets.

Earlier in the day, the fishermen in Porto Eskondido withdrew their boats from the water before the storm arrived. Some surfing surfers continued on Zicatela beach, even with red flags to warn people against staying outside the water.

The storm’s path will be welcomed to the residents of ACAPULCO overcoming storms.

The city of approximately one million in October 2023 was destroyed by Hurricane Otis, a Hurricane of Category 5, which quickly intensified and caught a lot of preparation. At least 52 people died in Otis and a storm that all resort hotels were severely damaged.

Acapulco is still delegated by OTIS

Akapolco residents said they were preparing for Eric’s arrival with more preparation and fear due to the anniversary of the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis two years ago.

The governor of Guerreen Evelyn Seljado said that all the movement in Aquolco and other beach communities were to remain in schools at 8 pm throughout the state closed for the second day on Thursday.

Carlos Ozona Romero, 51, has been restaurant on the edge of Aquapolco Beach when Oteis criticized the resort with the destroyed wind. On Wednesday, workers were taken out to store tables and chairs.

“The authorities’ warnings fill us with fear, and it is clear that we can remember everything we have already gone through,” said Ozuna Romero, referring to Otis.

Elsewhere, the workers have bombed leaves of plywood over the windows of stores and sand bags stacked outside the entrances. Cars lined up to fill their tanks, and shoppers performed purchases at the last minute before rushing at home.

Verónica Gómez struggled on the streets of ACAPULCO with a large water jug. “We are all afraid because we believe that the same thing can happen,” said 40 -year -old at a shipping company.

But she said that she and others learned a lot from Otis. “Now it will not be attracted by surprise,” she said, carrying a bag of canned foods as evidence.

In ACAPULCO on Wednesday, there was a strong presence of the National Guard and the police in the streets, but most of them were trucks from the National Energy Company. The crews removed the channels and the sewage.

The rain may be the legacy of Eric

The prophets said Eric is expected to wear the Pacific Coast in Mexico with heavy rains, strong winds and a fierce storm. The advice told the center that the rain of 16 inches (40 cm) can fall through the Mexican states in Oxaka and Jeriro, with less beautiful in Chapas, Michoan, Kulima and Galisco. Rain threatened floods and clay collapses, especially in areas with highly slope terrain.

Hurricane warning was valid from Acapulco to Purto ángel. The warning of the hurricane means that the conditions of the hurricane are expected in the region, and preparations should be completed to protect life and property, according to the Hurricane Center Adviser.

Laura Villazkuiz, the National Civil Defense Coordinator in Mexico, said Eric is expected to bring “heavy” rains to Guerro, Okaka and Shaybas in southern Mexico. The mountainous area along the coast is especially vulnerable to clay collapses with many rivers at risk of flooding.

The governor of Guerrero Evelyn Saljado said that all schools will remain closed and that the state alerted all fishing and tourism operators to make their boats ready for storms. The port of Aquapolco closed on Tuesday evening. Saljado said 582 shelters have been appointed to receive people who might evacuate their homes.

Shinbom warned at its daily conference that those in the course of the hurricane should respond to the government’s instructions and wait for the storm in their homes or specific shelters.

Erik doubled quickly in strength

After the force multiplied in less than a day, Eric was wandering in an ideal environment for rapid condensation. Last year, there were 34 accidents of rapid condensation – when the storm gained at least 35 miles per hour in 24 hours – which is nearly twice the number of average and causes prediction problems, according to the hurricane center.