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.

Hurricane Erick formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean on a forecast track to bring heavy rain, strong winds, storm surge, and ...

The 5th named storm in the Eastern Pacific this season is now a Category 2 Hurricane heading towards the southern coast of Mexico.

Forming in October, Otis grew stronger by churning up deeper and warmer water because it was later in the year. Erick is ...