Hurricane forms off Mexican coast

The US National Hurricane Center is reporting that a tropical storm off the Pacific coast of Mexico has increased in strength and has been upgraded to hurricane status.



Hurricane Rick, formed 290 miles south of Acapulco, is currently heading west with sustained 75 miles per hour winds.



Acapulco\'s Civil Protection Department warns that heavy rain may cause flooding and landslides.



Experts say Hurricane Rick is expected to travel parallel to the coast of Mexico for at least the next five days.



The outer bands of the hurricane are expected to lash the Mexican coast with heavy rains later today.