In terms of statistics, we're starting to creep towards some records in terms of high end activity for a single season.
Maria's the fourth Cat 4+ of the 2017 season, 2005 is tied with 1933 for the most with 5 (Dennis, Emily, Katrina, Rita, Wilma).
Also Maria may be the the 3rd Cat 4+ to make landfall this year in the Atlantic, 2005 again tied with 1933 had 3 with Dennis (Cuba), Emily and Wilma (both Yucatan).