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Hurricane Erick threatens Mexico as Category 2 storm strengthens

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Hurricane Erick expected to make landfall on Mexico 's Pacific coast on Thursday .

Maximum sustained winds in the storm have risen to 175 km/h ( 110mph ) Erick is expected to strengthen rapidly into a major Category 3 storm.

At least 50 cm ( 20 inches ) of rain is forecast for parts of southern Mexico .

More than 18,000 first responders have been mobilised to prepare for the hurricane.

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