Tropical Storm Jerry, previously Tropical Depression Ten, is centered near 14.1N 47.7W at 18/0900 UTC or 830 nm E of the Leeward Islands moving WNW at 11 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt. Numerous strong convection is within 200 nm in the W quadrant. Scattered moderate convection is within 200 nm in the E semicircle, and elsewhere within 250 nm in the W semicircle. A west-northwestward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the system will be near the northern Leeward Islands Thursday night or Friday. Further strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Jerry is expected to become a hurricane by the time it moves near the northern Leeward Islands.
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