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Hurricane Erin, currently a Category 4 storm, is moving northwest and is expected to weaken while posing a threat to the East Coast.

Although Erin is not projected to make landfall, it's causing dangerous rip currents, high surf, and coastal flooding, prompting evacuations in North Carolina's Outer Banks.

The storm's large wind field is expected to impact coastal areas with storm-driven waves and coastal erosion.

Hurricane Erin is a historically early Category 5 hurricane, being the first to reach that intensity outside the Gulf or Caribbean so early in the season.

Short on time? We also have a quick guide with everything you need to know about Hurricane Erin. Read the brief explainer here.

Hurricane Erin fluctuated in intensity on Monday and expanded in size a

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