Tropical Storm Jerry Churns Across Central Atlantic, Threatens Leeward Islands

On October 8th, 2025, Tropical Storm Jerry was churning over the tropical waters of the central Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm, which formed just a day earlier, is the 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Jerry is currently located some 890 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands, a Caribbean chain that includes the Virgin Islands and extends down to Guadeloupe. The storm is moving west-northwest at 23 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Forecasters expect Jerry to strengthen and become a hurricane on Thursday, October 10th, with winds of at least 74 mph.

A tropical storm watch is in effect for several islands in the Leeward chain, including Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, and Montserrat. These areas are expected to see 2-4 inches of rain from Jerry, which could lead to flash flooding, especially in higher terrain. Additionally, the storm is expected to generate swells that will reach the Leeward and Windward Islands on Thursday, potentially causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Despite its distance from land, Jerry is being closely monitored by weather authorities, as it represents the latest in a series of Atlantic storms that have emerged in recent weeks, including Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. While this hurricane season has been relatively quiet so far, the potential for Jerry to strengthen and impact the Caribbean is a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by tropical systems in the region.