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Tropical Storm Jerry Forms In Atlantic; Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Urged To Monitor Storm's Path

Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center made known in its 5:00 a.m. advisory. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it gets near the northern Leeward Islands -- which includes the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. N.H.C. said, “Although it is too soon to determine if there will be any direct impacts in the islands, interests there should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place and monitor the progress of this system.” Jerry is the tenth named storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. It is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph. A west-northwestward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days, according to N.H.C. The storm will be near the northern Leeward Islands Thursday night or Friday on the current track. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph with higher gusts. Further strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Jerry is expected to beco...