Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico
Erick formed in the Pacific Ocean on 17 June 2025, rapidly intensifying to a Category 4 hurricane offshore, with winds reaching up to 230 km/h. Shortly before making landfall, it weakened to a Category 3 storm. On 19 June, it struck the Mexican coast near Pinotepa Nacional, in the state of Oaxaca, with wind speeds around 200 km/h. Despite weakening before making landfall, the storm brought torrential rainfall and storm surges and led to one casualty.
This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image from 18 June 2025 shows Hurricane Erick off the coast of Mexico.
Open data from the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites plays a key role in monitoring the consequences of tropical storms and hurricanes around the world. This information not only supports researchers' understanding of extreme weather phenomena, but also equips authorities and communities with insights to better prepare for and mitigate their impacts.
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