Tropical Storm Jerry Latest Update: Path, Strength, and Potential Impacts

Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the 10th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The system developed late Tuesday morning and is expected to strengthen gradually while tracking west-northwest before curving away from the United States.

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Jerry was located about 1,300 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands early Tuesday. It currently has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving west at 24 mph. Tropical Storm Watches may be issued for parts of the northern Leeward Islands later this week.

Tropical Storm Jerry’s Forecast Track and Strength

Forecasters expect Jerry to maintain its tropical storm status for several days while it continues its west-northwest path. By Friday, the system is projected to curve northward into the open Atlantic — a pattern seen with many storms this season, including Hurricanes Erin, Gabrielle, and Humberto.

The current forecast shows Jerry staying mostly over water, reducing the likelihood of direct impact on the continental United States. However, its proximity to Bermuda over the weekend could bring gusty winds, rain, and rough seas if the storm edges closer to the island. The NHC noted it is still too early to confirm potential impacts for Bermuda.

Meteorologists highlight that the broader atmospheric pattern is steering storms north and east away from the U.S. East Coast. This trend has kept many tropical systems from making landfall this season despite above-average activity.

Forecast track for Tropical Storm Jerry as of Wednesday shows possible paths of the storm’s center, not its size.

What This Means for the Rest of Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30, remains active. NOAA recently warned of above-normal storm development for the remainder of the season. Jerry follows a string of storms that have formed quickly but turned away from land due to strong mid-Atlantic weather steering patterns.

Residents in Bermuda and the northern Leeward Islands should monitor updates from the NHC as the storm’s path and intensity can still shift. Even with no immediate threat to the U.S., shipping lanes and travel across parts of the Atlantic could be affected if Jerry strengthens further.

Tropical Storm Jerry’s latest update indicates a system likely to remain mostly out at sea, but its movement near Bermuda bears watching. Forecasts will be updated regularly as the storm develops.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Where is Tropical Storm Jerry right now?

Jerry is about 1,300 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands in the central Atlantic, moving west at 24 mph.

Q2: Will Tropical Storm Jerry hit the U.S.?

Current forecasts show Jerry curving north into the open Atlantic and staying away from the U.S. East Coast.

Q3: Could Jerry impact Bermuda?

Yes, Jerry may pass close enough to bring wind and rain to Bermuda by the weekend, but details are still uncertain.

Q4: How strong will Jerry get?

It is forecast to remain a tropical storm, but gradual strengthening is possible as it tracks west-northwest this week.

Q5: Is hurricane season still active?

Yes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30, with NOAA predicting above-normal activity this year.