The International Space Station captured the unusually large storm as it swirled near the East Coast of the United States.

On Wednesday morning, Hurricane Erin was several hundred miles off the coast of Florida and beginning to push storm surge and deadly rip currents toward the shore. Two other systems may form right

Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

Hurricane Erin is a strong Category 2 storm as it moves north off the Florida coast. Large breaking waves up to 11 feet, along with life-threatening rip currents, are possible in some Florida locations. In a rush? Get an abbreviated, text view of what's happening with Hurricane Erin.

While Hurricane Erin is drawing most of the attention, there are two other areas the National Hurricane Center is watching in the Atlantic.(MORE: Get the latest on Erin here)Late This Week Near The Leeward IslandsThe westernmost area of interest is now producing a broad area of thunderstorm activity as it continues its westward journey across the Atlantic between Africa and the Lesser Antilles.