Hurricane Katia is bearing down on the south eastern region of the country and the port of Veracruz just after the country was hit by a huge earthquake.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) warned: “Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and Katia could be near major hurricane strength at landfall.”
The agency added that winds of over 85 miles per hour could be expected on Mexico’s Caribbean flank.
The NOAA said: “A dangerous storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 5 to 7 feet above normal tide levels near and to the north of where Katia makes landfall.
“Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.”
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Tsunami warnings are in place for much of the pacific coast at present after the 8.2 magintude quake rocked much of the country and was felt in the capital.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned widespread, hazardous tsunami waves were possible as coastal communities braces for a potential surge.
A tsunami warning has been issued after the quake hit near Chiapas, a region in southern Mexico along the Middle America Trench, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned widespread, hazardous tsunami waves were possible.
Meanwhile, buildings shook in the capital, Mexico City, with the tremors also felt in neighbouring Guatemala.
In Mexico City, one of the biggest capitals in the world, people ran into the streets in their pyjamas after the quake struck just before midnight.
Mexico’s civil protection agency said it was the strongest earthquake to hit the country since a devastating 1985 tremor that toppled buildings and killed thousands.
The news comes as at least 14 people have been killed by Hurricane Irma in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Jose is following behind.
At 11pm EDT the National Hurricane Center announced additional Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings for Florida and the Florida Keys, upgrading from an initial public advisory at 8pm EDT.