Hurricane Erick strengthened in the Pacific Ocean and could become a major hurricane before striking Mexico, the National Hurricane Center warned.

A hurricane warning remained in effect Thursday from Acapulco to Puerto Angel. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the hurricane made landfall between 5 a.m. and a.m. local

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean near southern Mexico.