Tropical Storm Jerry emerged over the Atlantic on Tuesday and is forecast to intensify into a hurricane within a day or two, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
As of the latest advisory from the NHC in Miami, Jerry was located roughly 1,030 miles east‑southeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. It was progressing toward the west‑northwest at 23 mph.
Meteorologists expect Jerry to gradually strengthen and shift to a west‑northwest trajectory. Its center is projected to pass near or just north of the Northern Leeward Islands by late Thursday or Friday.
In anticipation, tropical storm watches have been issued for several islands, including Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Barthélemy, St. Martin, Sint Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, and Guadeloupe.
According to the current forecast track, Jerry is expected to remain well to the east of Florida.
Jerry marks the 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. If it achieves hurricane status, it would become the fifth hurricane of the season.
On average, a typical Atlantic hurricane season yields about 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. This year’s season runs from June 1 through November 30.
