NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE

*** INCREASED RAINFALL FOR EASTERN AND CENTRAL PARISHES TODAY... ***

An induced Trough across the western Caribbean as well as an outer band associated with Hurricane Otto to the southwest have been influencing the weather conditions across Jamaica since early this morning.

Satellite imagery and radar observations indicated that cloudy conditions along with light-to-moderate showers have been affecting sections of eastern and central parishes since early this morning.

The forecast is for cloudy conditions with periods of showers, which could be heavy at times, to continue affecting sections of eastern and central parishes throughout today, decreasing in intensity tomorrow.

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation.

JKH