Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 storm
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U.S. shores are unlikely to see a direct hit, but a strong offshore hurricane can produce massive and dangerous waves well away from its center.
The storm will remain a major hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Erin, the first hurricane of the season, is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane. Here's where it could head in the week ahead.