The next tropical depression or storm is likely to form this week in the red highlighted area on the map, according to the National Hurricane Center. CNN Weather

A new tropical storm could form in the Atlantic this week and continue the 2025 hurricane season’s backloaded burst of tropical activity.

Even though fewer storms tend to form now, in the late-season, history has shown how devastating they can be, particularly since development areas shift closer to land.

The next potential storm isn’t close to land yet. A burst of stormy weather located in the central tropical Atlantic could form into a tropical depression or storm in the next few days as it tracks west. The next storm name is Jerry.

It’s a slightly unusual sight for this time of year. Storms that track across the Atlantic

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