Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds Thursday.

The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3. While slightly reduced in power, Erick is still considered a major hurricane as a Category 3, which can carry winds of up to 129 mph (210 kph).

Hurricane Erick makes landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast as Category 3 storm - The major hurricane threatened to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge