Miami, FL – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a Saturday morning update reporting two active tropical storms — Jerry in the Atlantic and Raymond in the eastern Pacific — along with new signs of tropical development near Mexico and off the coast of Africa.
According to the NHC’s 5 a.m. advisory, Tropical Storm Jerry is located over the southwestern Atlantic, roughly midway between the northern Leeward Islands and Bermuda. Jerry is moving north at 16 mph with sustained winds near 60 mph. The system is expected to turn northeast early next week, remaining over open waters.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Raymond sits about 100 miles south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph and a northwest movement at 16 mph. The storm is forecast to weaken as it tracks along the Baja Peninsula through Sunday, potentially bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to coastal communities.
The NHC is also monitoring a low-pressure area south of Mexico expected to form by mid-next week, with a 30% chance of development over seven days. Another tropical wave located well southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands carries a similar 30% formation chance over the eastern or central Atlantic.
Forecasters urge residents and travelers to stay updated through the official NHC website at nhc.noaa.gov.
