At 1100 PM, the center of Hurricane Jerry was located near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 62.8 West. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry will pass well north of the British Virgin Islands Saturday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the several days, and Jerry could remain a hurricane through Monday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the centre and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb.
Impact on the British Virgin Islands
Rainfall amounts of 5 inches are possible for Anegada and 1 -3 inches are possible for the other Islands of the BVI
High Surf Advisory remains in effect
Hazardous sea conditions are possible starting tonight especially on northern coasts
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