Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

Jerry could bring strong winds when it passes VI as hurricane- DDM

- forecast to pass 150-180 miles northeast of VI Friday morning
October 8th, 2025 | Tags: DDM Jerry tropical storm hurricane strong winds
Tropical Storm Jerry is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of the Virgin Islands, moving west north-westward at 23mph. Photo: Zoom Earth
According to the Department of Disaster Management, Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane possibly tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, 2025, with the closest approach forecast to be 150-180 miles northeast of the Virgin Islands (possibly Friday morning). Photo: VINO/File
According to the Department of Disaster Management, Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane possibly tomorrow, Thursday, October 9, 2025, with the closest approach forecast to be 150-180 miles northeast of the Virgin Islands (possibly Friday morning). Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Storm Jerry is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of the Virgin Islands, moving west north-westward at 23mph, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) informed in an update at 5:30 AM today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane possibly tomorrow, with the closest approach forecast to be 150-180 miles northeast of the Virgin Islands (possibly Friday morning), DDM further stated.

Timing:

Winds may begin Thursday night

Peak impacts expected Friday morning into the weekend

What to Expect:

Rough Seas: Especially along northern coasts and open waters, dangerous for small craft and swimmers.

Gusty Winds: Not hurricane-force, but strong enough to cause minor damage or knock down loose items.

Rainfall: 2-4 inches (50–100 mm) possible, with a chance of flash flooding in low-lying areas.

Safety Guidance:

Secure outdoor items and check your property, especially boats and coastal areas.

Avoid swimming or boating in open waters starting Thursday.

Clear drains and gutters to reduce flood risk.

Stay informed, follow updates from the DDM, NHC, and trusted local sources.

Visitors: Check with your hotel or host about storm plans and safety procedures.

"This is a good time to prepare, not panic. Jerry is expected to stay northeast of us, but tropical systems can shift. Let us stay ready, stay safe," DDM advised.

3 Responses to “Jerry could bring strong winds when it passes VI as hurricane- DDM”

  • jack (08/10/2025, 08:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Again poor we
  • Stop it! You must stop it! (08/10/2025, 08:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You're scaring us big time
  • Water we need.. (08/10/2025, 10:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope it brings us plenty water and Govt can find away to capture the water and get it in the Pipes. This water issue is much too long now..


Create a comment


Submit comment

Create a comment

Submit comment
Disclaimer: Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) welcomes your thoughts, feedback, views, bloggs and opinions. However, by posting a blogg you are agreeing to post comments or bloggs that are relevant to the topic, and that are not defamatory, liable, obscene, racist, abusive, sexist, anti-Semitic, threatening, hateful or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be excluded permanently from making contributions. Please view our declaimer above this article. We thank you in advance for complying with VINO's policy.

Follow Us On

Disclaimer: All comments posted on Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) are the sole views and opinions of the commentators and or bloggers and do not in anyway represent the views and opinions of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online and its parent company.