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AMZ651-671-080600- Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM- Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas- 121 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT TONIGHT E winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A chance of tstms. Showers likely early this evening, then a chance of showers late this evening and overnight. WED E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds and N 2 ft at 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms. WED NIGHT E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. THU E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 2 ft at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. THU NIGHT AND FRI SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms. FRI NIGHT SE winds around 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. SAT NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. SAT NIGHT N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers and tstms. SUN N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers and tstms in the morning. SUN NIGHT NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$
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GMZ005-080830- Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas 424 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025 .SYNOPSIS...A combination of a stationary frontal boundary and a weak area of low pressure still situated near the Bahamas will make for a messy weather pattern through the next several days. This will maintain above normal rain chances through the entire forecast period. The lax gradient will help to keep winds near gentle to moderate, but direction will fluctuate between the northeast and southeast at times. At this time, the strongest breezes look to stay confined to the northern portions of our deep Gulf waters, but we will continue to monitor model forecast trends. The Approximate Shoreward Edge of the Gulf Stream as of October 01... 42 NM South of Dry Tortugas Light...on Loggerhead Key. 33 NM South of Cosgrove Shoal Light...off the Marquesas Keys. 33 NM South of Sand Key Light...off Key West. 35 NM South of Looe Key...off Big Pine Key. 16 NM Southeast of Sombrero Key Light...off Marathon. 10 NM Southeast of Alligator Reef Light...off Islamorada. 6 NM Southeast of Molasses Reef Light...off Key Largo. 5 NM Southeast of Carysfort Reef Light...off Ocean Reef. Gulf Stream Information Courtesy of the National Weather Service in Key West based on products from NASA SPoRT. $$
GMZ052>055-072>075-080830- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 424 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025 TONIGHT Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. WEDNESDAY East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast to east 2 feet at 5 seconds. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. WEDNESDAY NIGHT East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast to east 2 feet at 5 seconds. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. THURSDAY East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. THURSDAY NIGHT East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. FRIDAY Southeast to south winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast to east. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. FRIDAY NIGHT Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. SATURDAY Northwest to north winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, building 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. SATURDAY NIGHT North winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. SUNDAY North to northeast winds near 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. SUNDAY NIGHT Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. $$
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GMZ042>044-080830- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- 424 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025 TONIGHT Northeast to east winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 1 foot, building to 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light to moderate chop. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. WEDNESDAY Northeast to east winds near 10 knots, decreasing to 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet, subsiding to around 1 foot. Nearshore waters a light chop, becoming smooth to a light chop. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. WEDNESDAY NIGHT East winds near 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. THURSDAY East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. THURSDAY NIGHT East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. FRIDAY East to southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming north to northeast. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. FRIDAY NIGHT North to northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. SATURDAY North winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except building to 2 to 3 feet west of Cosgrove Shoal Light. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming a light chop. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. SATURDAY NIGHT North winds near 10 knots. Seas around 1 foot, except 2 to 3 feet west of Cosgrove Shoal Light. Nearshore waters a light chop. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. SUNDAY North to northeast winds 5near 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters a light chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. SUNDAY NIGHT Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Nearshore waters smooth to a light chop. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. $$
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AMZ650-670-080600- Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 121 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT TONIGHT E winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 6 seconds and NW 2 ft at 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough in exposed areas. A chance of showers and tstms. WED NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 2 ft at 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A chance of showers and tstms. WED NIGHT E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 2 ft at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms. THU E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds and N 1 foot at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of tstms. Showers. THU NIGHT E winds around 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers. Tstms likely, mainly in the evening. FRI E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds and N 2 ft at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms. FRI NIGHT NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms. SAT THROUGH SUN N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms. SUN NIGHT NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. $$
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AMZ001-080845- Synopsis for Caribbean Sea, and Tropical N Atlantic from 07N to 19N W of 55W 440 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025 .SYNOPSIS...Tropical Storm Jerry is near 12.0N 46.4W at 5 PM EDT, and is moving west at 20 kt. Maximum sustained winds are 45 kt with gusts to 55 kt, and the minimum central pressure is 1003 mb. Jerry will move to 12.8N 49.4W Wed morning, strengthen to a hurricane near 14.2N 53.0W Wed afternoon, 15.5N 56.4W Thu morning, 17.2N 59.3W Thu afternoon, 18.9N 61.2W Fri morning, and 21.1N 62.6W Fri afternoon. Jerry will change little in intensity as it moves to near 25.8N 63.3W Sat afternoon. Elsewhere, moderate trade winds will persist across the south- central Caribbean. Moderate E to SE winds will pulse to fresh in the Gulf of Honduras tonight. $$
AMZ117-060315- Bahamas including Cay Sal Bank- 1114 AM EDT Tue Apr 5 2022 TODAY SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. TONIGHT SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. WED SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. WED NIGHT SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. THU SE to S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less. THU NIGHT SE to S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less. FRI S winds 10 to 15 kt, shifting to W to NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft or less. FRI NIGHT N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less. SAT NW to N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less. SAT NIGHT N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. $$

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      5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:37:22 GMT


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    • Tropical Storm Jerry Forecast Discussion Number 2

      Tropical Storm Jerry Forecast Discussion Number 2

      Issued at 500 PM AST Tue Oct 07 2025 
      000
WTNT45 KNHC 072056
TCDAT5
 
Tropical Storm Jerry Discussion Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102025
500 PM AST Tue Oct 07 2025
 
Jerry continues to produce bands of deep convection around the
center, with the strongest winds likely still occurring on the north
and east sides of the circulation.  The storm remain far from land,
roughly 900 miles east of the Windward Islands.  All of the
satellite intensity estimates have increased, and most of them are
around 45 kt.  Based on that data, the initial intensity is
increased to that value.  Both the NOAA and Air Force Hurricane
Hunters are scheduled to investigate Jerry tomorrow.
 
Jerry continues to move quickly westward at about 20 kt on the
south-southwest side of a strong subtropical ridge.  The models
insist that a turn to the west-northwest should occur soon with a
gradual reduction in forward speed expected over the next couple of
days as the storm nears the southwestern side of the ridge.  This
motion should take the core of Jerry near or to the north of the
northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday.  The
best-performing models show the core of Jerry missing the northern
Leeward Islands, however, there are some GFS, ECMWF, and Google Deep
Mind ensemble members that pass very near or over the islands.
Therefore, interests there and in the Virgin Islands should monitor
the system's progress as details in the forward speed of the storm
and strength of the ridge will be the main factors determining how
close Jerry gets to the islands. By the weekend, a turn to the
north is forecast as the ridge weakens and shifts eastward due to a
large-scale trough amplifying over the western Atlantic. The NHC
track forecast remains on the fast side of the guidance through 72
hours, as models often have a slow bias in the tropical Atlantic.
This prediction is slightly left of the previous one, and in best
agreement with HCCA model.
 
The storm is forecast to continue to strengthen during the next
couple of days as it remains in conducive environmental conditions
of light winds aloft, abundant moisture, and over warm waters. Given
the favorable conditions, the GFS- and ECMWF-based SHIPS model show
that there is about 20 percent chance of rapid intensification
occurring during the next day or two. The NHC intensity forecast
continues to show Jerry becoming a hurricane in a day or so, with
additional intensification expected after that.  After the system
passes by the islands, most of the models show some increase in
shear, which should end the strengthening trend.  The NHC intensity
forecast is slightly higher than the previous one and in general
agreement with HCCA and IVCN.
 
Based on the forecast and the uncertainties, Tropical Storm
Watches have been issued for portions of the northern Leeward
Islands.
 
Key Messages:
 
1. Jerry is forecast to strengthen and could bring tropical storm
conditions to portions of the northern Leeward Islands, where
Tropical Storm Watches have been issued.
 
2. Heavy rainfall will impact portions of the Leeward Islands on 
Thursday, which could result in flash flooding, particularly in 
areas of higher terrain.
 
 
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
 
INIT  07/2100Z 12.0N  46.4W   45 KT  50 MPH
 12H  08/0600Z 12.8N  49.4W   55 KT  65 MPH
 24H  08/1800Z 14.2N  53.0W   65 KT  75 MPH
 36H  09/0600Z 15.5N  56.4W   70 KT  80 MPH
 48H  09/1800Z 17.2N  59.3W   75 KT  85 MPH
 60H  10/0600Z 18.9N  61.2W   80 KT  90 MPH
 72H  10/1800Z 21.1N  62.6W   85 KT 100 MPH
 96H  11/1800Z 25.8N  63.3W   85 KT 100 MPH
120H  12/1800Z 30.2N  61.2W   85 KT 100 MPH
 
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi
      Tropical Storm Jerry Forecast Discussion Number 2

      Tropical Storm Jerry Forecast Discussion Number 2

    • Summary for Tropical Storm Jerry (AT5/AL102025)

      Summary for Tropical Storm Jerry (AT5/AL102025)

      ...TROPICAL STORM WATCHES ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS... As of 5:00 PM AST Tue Oct 07 the center of Jerry was located near 12.0, -46.4 with movement W at 23 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 50 mph. Summary for Tropical Storm Jerry (AT5/AL102025)

      Summary for Tropical Storm Jerry (AT5/AL102025)

    • Tropical Storm Jerry Public Advisory Number 2

      Tropical Storm Jerry Public Advisory Number 2

      Issued at 500 PM AST Tue Oct 07 2025 
      000
WTNT35 KNHC 072033
TCPAT5
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL102025
500 PM AST Tue Oct 07 2025
 
...TROPICAL STORM WATCHES ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN
LEEWARD ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.0N 46.4W
ABOUT 1190 MI...1920 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 23 MPH...37 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm
Watch for Barbuda and Anguilla.  The government of France has
issued a Tropical Storm Watch for St. Barthelemy and St. Martin.
The government of Sint Maarten has issued a Tropical Storm Watch
for Sint Maarten.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Barbuda and Anguilla
* St. Barthelemy and St. Martin
* Sint Maarten
 
Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands, and the
British and U.S. Virgin Islands should monitor the progress of
Jerry.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was 
located near latitude 12.0 North, longitude 46.4 West. Jerry is 
moving toward the west near 23 mph (37 km/h). A decrease in forward 
speed and a turn to the west-northwest is expected during the next 
couple of days.  On the forecast track, the core of the system is 
expected to be near or to the north of the northern Leeward Islands 
late Thursday and Friday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Steady strengthening is forecast, and Jerry is expected to become a
hurricane in a day or so.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Tropical Storm Jerry can be found in the Tropical
Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header
WTNT45 KNHC.
 
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible in portions of the
northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday, where Tropical
Storm Watches have been issued.
 
RAINFALL: On Thursday, 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected across the 
Leeward Islands due to Jerry. This rainfall brings a risk of flash 
flooding, especially in areas of higher terrain.  

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall and flash flooding 
associated with Priscilla, please see the National Weather Service 
Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at 
hurricanes.gov/graphics_al5.shtml?rainqpf
 
SURF:  Swells generated by Jerry are expected to reach the Leeward
Islands on Thursday.  These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult
products from your local weather office.
 
A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be found
at: hurricanes.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?ripCurrents
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM AST.
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.
 
$$
Forecaster Cangialosi
      Tropical Storm Jerry Public Advisory Number 2

      Tropical Storm Jerry Public Advisory Number 2

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