Most hurricanes that go down in history are remembered for the devastation they bring. But with little to no chance of hitting land, Hurricane Erin will be remembered for something else: its size.

Early Monday, the storm strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph as it approached the southeastern Bahamas, the NHC reported.

What were Hurricane Erin's strongest wind speeds? What was the highest wave? Here's a look at Hurricane Erin by the numbers.

From top to bottom, Hurricane Erin's cloud shield stretches 795 miles, and its large size will create problems for the East Coast.

North Texas is heading into a hot and mostly sunny weekend, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s and feel even hotter. Meanwhile, Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic as a Category 2 storm,

A massive Hurricane Erin churns off the East Coast, bringing dangerous waves to vulnerable areas along the North Carolina coast. Here's the latest.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. The massive size of Hurricane Erin and days of powerful winds over the open ocean have caused water levels along the East Coast to rise.

“The center of Hurricane Erin made it as close in as 200 miles off the North Carolina coast on Thursday morning as forecast,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. “The storm is expected to pass roughly 300 miles southeast of Nantucket as it moves out to sea.”

In addition to Hurricane Erin, the NHC is tracking two other disturbances in the Atlantic that could bring tropical weather. Will either hit Texas?