Tropical Storm Jerry expected to become hurricane as it heads toward the Leeward Islands
Tropical Storm Jerry formed over the central Atlantic and on Oct. 8 had top winds of 50 mph (80 kph), centered about 835 miles (1,344 km) east‑southeast of the northern Leeward Islands and moving west‑northwest at 23 mph (37 kph). It is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Oct. 9 as it heads toward the Leewards, prompting tropical‑storm watches for Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, Montserrat, St. Barts, St. Martin, Saba and St. Eustatius, with 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) of rain possible and an elevated flash‑flood risk.
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📌 Key Facts
- On Oct. 8, 2025, Tropical Storm Jerry had top sustained winds of about 50 mph (80 kph) and was centered roughly 835 miles (1,344 km) east‑southeast of the northern Leeward Islands.
- Jerry was moving west‑northwest at about 23 mph (37 kph) and was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
- A cluster of tropical‑storm watches was issued for several northern Leeward Islands: Antigua and Barbuda; Anguilla; St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat; St. Barts and St. Martin; and Saba and St. Eustatius.
- Rain totals of 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) were forecast across the Leeward Islands Thursday into early Friday.
- The expected rainfall raised the risk of flash flooding across the affected islands.
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Hurricane Priscilla moves along Mexico in the Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
New information:
- Jerry had top winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and was centered about 835 miles (1,344 km) east‑southeast of the northern Leeward Islands on Oct. 8, 2025.
- Jerry was moving west‑northwest at 23 mph (37 kph) and was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday (Oct. 9, 2025).
- A cluster of tropical‑storm watches was issued for several northern Leeward Islands (Antigua and Barbuda; Anguilla; St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat; St. Barts and St. Martin; Saba and St. Eustatius).
- Rain totals of 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) were forecast across the Leeward Islands Thursday into early Friday, raising flash‑flood risk.