Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Oct. 9.

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the northern Leeward Islands.

See projected path on where Jerry is expected to go.

is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane Thursday, Oct. 9, according to the

Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the northern Leeward Islands ahead of Jerry, which is expected to be near or to the north of the islands late Thursday and Friday.

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At 8 a.m., the National Hurricane Center said a NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft was investigating Jerry. Hurricane News: Get the latest hurricane updates and how communities are preparing, responding, and recovering.

A dip in the jet stream is then expected to send Jerry on a pa

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