On Tuesday, the 13th tropical depression of the season developed in the eastern Atlantic. Where previous such depressions have led to “fish storms” (hurricanes that blow themselves out before threatening areas of land), there were immediate concerns that this time around America wouldn’t be so lucky.

That depression has now become Tropical Storm Lee. It looks almost certain to become a major hurricane in the next few days. While most predictions still have the storm executing a last-minute right turn to avoid the United States, there is a strong possibility that Hurricane Lee could still create high winds and severe waves along a long section of the East Coast. There’s even a remote possibility that Lee will make landfall in an area of the coast where such storms are rare.

And since it looks like it will be a Category 4 or 5 storm, no one should take their eyes off of Lee.