Summary
Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and it is expected to become a hurricane by Friday night. The storm is not expected to impact the U.S., but it will bring rain and strong winds to the Lesser Antilles.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Jerry is the 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
- Jerry has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving west at 24 mph.
- The storm is predicted to become a Category 1 hurricane but will weaken back to a tropical storm by Sunday night.
- It is forecasted to pass north of the Leeward Islands, bringing wind and rain to the Lesser Antilles.
- Up to 2 inches of rain and winds up to 60 mph are expected in parts of the Lesser Antilles.
- A disturbance in the Bay of Campeche might develop into another storm, with low likelihood, in the coming days.
- AccuWeather forecasts a high risk of tropical development off the U.S. East Coast between October 10 and 12, potentially affecting the southeast and mid-Atlantic with heavy rain and gusty winds.
