Tropical Storm Jerry has emerged over the central Atlantic, marking the 10th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center reported its formation on Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET. At that time, Jerry was located more than 1,300 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands.
Tropical Storm Jerry’s Strength and Path
As of its latest advisory, Jerry was exhibiting maximum sustained winds of 45 mph while moving westward at 24 mph. Forecasts predict that the storm will intensify in the coming days and is likely to develop into a hurricane.
Potential Impact on the Leeward Islands
Currently, no coastal watches or warnings are in effect. However, tropical storm watches could be issued for the northern Leewards by Tuesday night. According to forecasts, Jerry may approach or remain north of the northern Leewards by Thursday or Friday, even if it does not directly make landfall.
The swells generated by Jerry are expected to reach the islands, causing dangerously high surf and rip currents by Thursday.
A Look at This Hurricane Season
This season has seen several storms, including Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda, which appeared at the end of September. While there were initial concerns about these storms impacting Bermuda, only Imelda made landfall, impacting the coast as a Category 2 hurricane before weakening.
Humberto and Imelda also created dangerous surf conditions along the southeastern U.S. coast, leading to the collapse of homes in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Hurricane Season Overview
Typically, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Though Jerry marks the 10th named storm this year, only one of the previous nine, named Chantal, resulted in landfall in the United States.
- Forecasted named storms: 13 to 19
- Expected hurricanes: 5 to 9
- Revised forecast by NOAA in August: 13 to 18 named storms
The current hurricane season has been relatively quiet, contrasting with predictions released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the season’s start.
