Tropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic, forecasters say
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A new tropical storm is on the verge of forming in the Atlantic basin and may bring a glancing blow of rain and wind to the northeastern Caribbean islands later in the week. "The tropical wave moving through the Atlantic main development region is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Jerry by midweek,
Humberto has rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane and the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda could see its impact as early as Saturday night.
(WCIV) — There is a 50% chance of the next tropical system forming in the Atlantic as it stands Monday. With the exception of Hurricane Beryl, it has been a relatively quiet hurricane season so far. Beryl struck hard at the end of June and beginning of July.