n the tropical Atlantic, Tropical Storm Jerry has recently formed and is being tracked closely by the National Hurricane Center. Jerry is located well east of the Lesser Antilles and is forecast to move west‑northwestward, gradually strengthening. It is expected to become a hurricane later this week, though the steering currents should keep it over open water for now.

Closer to land, forecasters are also keeping an eye on a trough of low pressure over the Yucatán Peninsula. This system is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, and may emerge over the Bay of Campeche. While environmental conditions are only marginally favorable, some slow development is possible before it moves inland over southern Mexico later in the week.

In the eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Priscilla has f

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