Tropical Storm Jerry continues to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane by the weekend.

Tropical storm conditions are possible later today into Friday as Jerry passes near the northern Leeward Islands.

What can Florida expect from Tropical Storm Jerry?

Tropical Storm Jerry continues to strengthen and is now expected to become a hurricane late Friday, Oct. 10 or Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Jerry is forecast to pass near or northeast of the northern Leeward Islands later today (Oct. 9) and tonight. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the area and tropical storm watches remain in effect.

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