Tropical Storm Jerry Forms, Approaches Eastern Caribbean; Other Systems Monitored in Regional News Today
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season continued its active pace in early October with the formation of Tropical Storm Jerry, which brought watches and warnings to the Eastern Caribbean. Simultaneously, other weather systems developed and impacted regions across the Atlantic and Pacific basins, underscoring the dynamic nature of tropical weather this season.
Tropical Storm Jerry Impacts Eastern Caribbean
On October 7, 2025, Tropical Storm Jerry emerged in the central Atlantic Ocean, marking the tenth named storm of the season. Initially tracking westward with sustained winds of 45 mph, Jerry was forecast to strengthen and approach the Leeward Islands. By October 9, the storm’s winds had increased to near 65 mph, prompting the issuance of Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings for numerous islands, including Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, and Sint Maarten.
While Jerry was not predicted to become a major hurricane, it was expected to deliver significant rainfall and gusty winds to the Caribbean. Forecasters anticipated the storm’s center would pass near or just north of the northern Leeward Islands on October 9 and 10. Although conditions worsened for some islands, including a flash flooding warning issued by Barbados on October 9, the storm later weakened due to wind shear. It ultimately moved northward over the open Atlantic, steering clear of direct impacts on the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or the Dominican Republic, and was expected to remain east of Bermuda.
Active Pacific and Atlantic Weather Systems
The regional news surrounding Tropical Storm Jerry occurred alongside considerable activity in the Pacific Ocean. By October 7, Hurricane Priscilla had intensified to a Category 2 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast, with winds reaching 100 mph and the potential to become a major hurricane. Priscilla brought life-threatening surf and rip currents to coastal areas and heavy rain to southwestern Mexico, raising flash flood concerns. The storm was expected to weaken as it moved toward the Baja California peninsula by October 9.
Another Pacific system, Tropical Storm Raymond, also emerged, contributing to heavy rain and flood threats along Mexico’s coast. After making landfall, it transitioned into a tropical rainstorm but continued to cause dangerous flash flooding in parts of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States into the following week.
Meanwhile, in the North Atlantic, Subtropical Storm Karen formed on October 9, far from landmasses, north of the Azores. With winds of 45 mph, Karen was moving northeastward and was anticipated to weaken and dissipate shortly thereafter. The formation of Karen at a high latitude was noted as unusual, possibly linked to warmer ocean temperatures.
2025 Hurricane Season Trends
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, officially running until November 30, has been characterized by heightened activity, particularly in the latter half. Predictions from agencies like NOAA indicated an above-average season, forecasting between 13 to 19 named storms. By mid-November, the season had produced 13 named storms and 5 hurricanes, including the powerful Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant damage in Jamaica. While many storms remained offshore, the overall activity underscores the importance of continued vigilance throughout the season for residents across the Caribbean and surrounding regions. The news today reflects a period of heightened regional weather awareness as multiple significant systems developed across different ocean basins.