Ottawa, Thursday, June 20, 2025 – 09:30 (EDT) – The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Mexico, urging Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution due to the imminent impact of Hurricane Erick along the southwestern coast of the country.
Hurricane Erick, previously classified as a tropical storm, is intensifying rapidly and is forecast to make landfall between Bahías de Huatulco and Tecpan de Galeana on Wednesday, June 19. This portion of the Pacific coast is now facing the threat of extreme weather, with forecasts indicating violent winds reaching 140 km/h (87 mph) and heavy rainfall potentially exceeding 500 mm (20 inches).
Ottawa officials have kept the risk level at yellow, which signals a heightened risk requiring increased awareness and caution. In particular, Canadians are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to the coastal stretch from Bahías de Huatulco to Tecpan de Galeana. The region is under tropical storm warnings issued by Mexican authorities, and the storm’s approach could significantly compromise public infrastructure.
Flash flooding and mudslides are likely, and may lead to major disruptions in transportation systems, power grids, telecommunications, as well as water and food distribution networks. There is also an elevated risk to emergency and medical services, which could be overwhelmed or rendered inaccessible during and after the storm.
Canadian travellers already in southern Mexico are being urged to stay informed through local news and official weather channels, and to strictly follow directions issued by local authorities. The most current meteorological updates, including real-time storm tracking, are available on the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) website.
According to the latest NHC bulletin, life-threatening flash floods, storm surges, and intense surf and rip currents are anticipated across large sections of the southern coastline. These hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Thursday, intensifying the overall risk landscape for residents and visitors alike.
Canadians travelling internationally are reminded that they can register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service, a free and confidential platform enabling the Canadian government to contact them in the event of a crisis at home or at their destination.
