The National Hurricane Center's 10 pm Wednesday advisory reported that the potential tropical cyclone is 215 miles east-northeast of Cabo Gracias A Dios On Nic hon Border and 380 miles east of Isla Guanaja Honduras, with maximum sustained wind of 30 mph. It’s moving at 9 mph to the west.

Even so, the threat of a strong tropical storm this time of year is a rare and gloomy event for Florida residents as the peak of hurricane season runs from early August through mid-September. The season ends Nov. 30.

The National Hurricane Center said it expects a new tropical depression or storm to form in the coming days, adding to what has already been an active hurricane season.