Tropical Storm Jerry Forms in Central Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center reported Tuesday that Tropical Storm Jerry formed over the central Atlantic about 1,300 miles east‑southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Jerry — the 10th named storm of the 2025 season — had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving west at 24 mph; forecasters said tropical storm watches could be required for the northern Leeward Islands, which include U.S. territories, by late Tuesday night.
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📌 Key Facts
- NHC issued its first advisory for Tropical Storm Jerry at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
- Jerry was located roughly 1,300 miles east‑southeast of the northern Leeward Islands and tracked westward at about 24 mph.
- Maximum sustained winds were estimated at 45 mph; forecasters warned tropical storm watches could be required for the northern Leeward Islands (including U.S. Virgin Islands) by the end of Tuesday night.