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WTPZ65 KNHC 190540
TCUEP5
Hurricane Erick Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052025
1140 PM CST Wed Jun 18 2025
...ERICK STRENGTHENS INTO A CATEGORY FOUR MAJOR HURRICANE...
Satellite imagery indicates Erick has strengthened into a category
four major hurricane with estimated maximum sustained winds of 145
mph (230 km/h). A special advisory will be issued around 0600 UTC
in lieu of an intermediate advisory.
Forecaster Kelly