Hurricane Erin, north carolina and Texas
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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.
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.
From top to bottom, Hurricane Erin's cloud shield stretches 795 miles, and its large size will create problems for the East Coast.
In addition to Hurricane Erin, the NHC is tracking two other disturbances in the Atlantic that could bring tropical weather. Will either hit Texas?
The scope of Hurricane Erin's wind field and cloud cover on satellite imagery is impressive. In fact, Erin would cover more than the width of North Carolina and is a bit bigger than the state of Texas— driving from Brownsville to the northern tip of of the state.
Hurricane Erin, still a Category 2 storm, is pulling away from Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks after bringing some tidal flooding, ocean overwash, and heavy winds to the area on Thursday.