Tropical Storm Erick is forecast to intensify into a hurricane as it approaches the Mexican coastline this week.

Severe thunderstorms blasted the Kansas region on early Tuesday morning, with Wichita reporting a record 101-mph wind gust.

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

MIAMI – Tropical Storm Erick formed early Tuesday near southern Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday, ...

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the newly named Tropical Storm Erick, which is expected to strengthen into a ...