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Forecast maps show the expected impacts of newly formed Tropical Storm Jerry, which the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday was located over the central tropical Atlantic.
Why It Matters
While meteorologists say Jerry—the 10th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season—is unlikely to directly impact the U.S., it could still contribute to rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the East Coast. The system also has the potential to reach hurricane strength, according to forecasters.
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What To Know
Forecasters at AccuWeather said the system could bring heavy rain and gusty winds as it passes the northern Lesser Antilles Thursday into Friday. A shift in its track could result in stronger impacts across the area, it cautioned.
Forecast maps from the outlet—provided to Newsweek prior to the NHC’s announcement the system had reached tropical storm strength—showed that the area could see between one and two inches of rain late Thursday and into Friday.
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In addition, wind gusts across the islands could reach 40 to 60 miles per hour, according to the forecast maps.
“AccuWeather forecasts this storm to pass north of the Leeward Islands, bringing some wind and rain to the Lesser Antilles starting late Thursday.” AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva said in a media advisory shared with Newsweek early on Tuesday.
“At this time, a dip in the jet stream and steering winds are expected to help guide this storm to the north and curve it out to sea.”
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In its first public advisory on the tropical storm, the NHC said Jerry was located around 1,315 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands.
The agency reported maximum sustained winds near 45 miles per hour, and said Jerry is anticipated to become a hurricane in the coming days.
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What People Are Saying
AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek: “We still believe that there will be no direct impacts to the U.S. from Jerry. Jerry, combined with the coastal storm that we expect along the East Coast will bring rough surf and dangerous rip currents to the East Coast starting Friday and going into early next week. It is worth noting that the surf will be more tied to the coastal storm rather than to Jerry due to the fact Jerry will be so far away, but it will still contribute.”
Meteorologist Matt Devitt said in a post on X, Tuesday: “Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic, 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic Season. Hurricane potential in the days ahead as it gradually curves north, well away from Florida.”
The National Hurricane Center said in an advisory on Tropical Storm Jerry: “Swells generated by Jerry are expected to reach the Leeward Islands on Thursday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.”
What Happens Next
Forecasts are sometimes subject to change, with the NHC issuing regular forecast updates on its website and social media channels.
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