🚨 TROPICAL STORM JERRY WATCH STATEMENT
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services
🕐 1:43 PM ECT | Wed, Oct 8, 2025
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Antigua and Barbuda.
This means tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours.
📍 Location (11 AM AST): 13.9°N, 52.7°W — about 640 miles ESE of Antigua and Barbuda
💨 Maximum Winds: 60 mph (95 km/h), higher gusts
➡️ Movement: West-northwest at 23 mph (37 km/h)
🌡️ Pressure: 1003 mb
🌀 Forecast Summary:
Jerry is expected to pass near or north of the Northern Leeward Islands late Thursday into Friday.
Rainfall totals up to 3 inches are possible, which may cause localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Gusty winds are likely during showers.
Hazardous swells reaching the Leeward Islands Thursday could create life-threatening marine conditions — mariners should remain in port.
Jerry could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend.
Residents are urged to closely monitor updates and complete hurricane preparations.
Stay tuned to @ABMSMetOffice for the latest information.
