WEATHER (6:00 PM, October 9): Shower and thunderstorm activity, gusty winds to continue today due to TS Jerry

Tropical Storm Jerry is intensifying as it approaches the Caribbean, bringing heightened risks of severe weather conditions to Dominica and surrounding regions. The storm, currently located approximately 140 miles northeast of Dominica, is moving west-northwest at 18 mph with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Meteorologists predict that Jerry will strengthen further, potentially reaching hurricane status by late Friday or Saturday.