News Summary
Tropical Storm Jerry is affecting the northern Leeward Islands, bringing significant rainfall and raising concerns of flash flooding. While maximum sustained winds are at 50 mph and the storm is moving north-northwest, tropical storm warnings have been lifted. Forecasts indicate additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches across affected regions, along with potential heavy surf and rip currents. Concurrently, Subtropical Storm Karen has weakened and poses no threat to land. Residents are urged to stay informed about weather conditions.
Leeward Islands – Tropical Storm Jerry is currently affecting the northern Leeward Islands with significant rainfall, prompting concerns about potential flash flooding. As of Friday at 5 p.m., the storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and is located approximately 230 miles north of the Leeward Islands and about 750 miles south of Bermuda. Jerry is moving in a north-northwest direction at a rate of 15 mph.
Despite the storm’s current impact, all tropical storm warnings for Jerry have been lifted. Forecasts indicate that Jerry will continue its shift further north and will soon move into the open Atlantic, eventually turning northeast away from Bermuda. Meteorologists predict that there will be little change in Jerry’s strength over the next few days.
Tropical-storm-force winds from Jerry extend up to 185 miles from the storm’s center. The system is expected to deliver additional rainfall ranging from 2 to 4 inches across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and parts of eastern Puerto Rico. This increased rainfall raises the risk of flash flooding in these regions.
Additionally, Jerry is likely to generate swells that will cause heavy surf and rip current conditions across the Leeward, Windward, and Virgin Islands, extending westward to include Puerto Rico and the Greater Antilles.
Subtropical Storm Karen Weakens
At the same time, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has been monitoring Subtropical Storm Karen, which has now weakened into a post-tropical system. As of Friday evening, Karen has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is located approximately 675 miles north-northwest of the Azores. The storm is currently moving north-northeast at a speed of 16 mph and poses no threat to land.
Overview of the 2025 Hurricane Season
This announcement comes during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. So far, four of the season’s 11 named storms have escalated to hurricane status, with three reaching major hurricane levels. Notably, only Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall in the United States during this hurricane season.
As the season progresses, it is vital for residents in affected areas to stay informed about the weather and any potential hazards. Communities are encouraged to heed the advice of local authorities and meteorological agencies concerning tropical weather updates and necessary safety precautions.
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