The Meteorological Service has issued:
• A Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, Hanover St. James, Trelawny and St. Elizabeth.

• A Flash Flood Watch for low lying and flood prone areas of St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon and Manchester.
• Effective until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow.

• A deep Trough across the western Caribbean is producing unstable weather conditions across the region with reports of flooding over western Jamaica.
• The forecast is for scattered showers and thunderstorms, which could be heavy at times, to continue affecting the island, especially central and western parishes during the afternoon. Flash flooding is therefore expected over low-lying and flood-prone areas of the island.

• A FLASH FLOOD WARNING means flooding has been reported or will occur shortly. Motorists and pedestrians should not attempt to cross flooded roadways or other low-lying areas as strong currents are likely. Residents in low-lying areas should be on the alert for rising waters and be ready to move quickly to higher ground.

• A FLASH FLOOD WATCH means that flash flooding is possible and residents are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed by listening to further releases from the Meteorological Service and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Warning is issued.


The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation.


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