Tropical Strom Jerry continues to spin in the Atlantic Ocean, with forecasters predicting further strengthening that could see the storm become a hurricane in the next couple of days.

The National Hurricane Center said in an Oct. 9 advisory Jerry is located about 355 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph with higher gusts. Forecasters said "gradual strengthening" is expected during the next few days, with Jerry possibly becoming a hurricane by late Friday, Oct. 10 or Saturday, Oct. 11.

The hurricane center said Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest, with a turn toward the northwest expected later on Thursday, Oct. 9, followed by a slightly northward motion on Friday and Saturday. The storm is forecast to pass near or to the n

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