A Trough, currently east of Jamaica, is expected to linger across the area today. Satellite imagery indicates cloudy conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms currently over the central Caribbean, including Jamaica.

Therefore, the forecast is for widespread showers and thunderstorms, which may be heavy at times, along with gusty winds, to affect sections of most parishes today and tonight, as the Trough moves closer to Jamaica.

Fishers and other marine interests are advised to exercise caution as strong, gusty winds are likely in showers and thunderstorms over inshore and offshore areas.


Meanwhile,

*** BONNIE CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWEST, STILL A TROPICAL DEPRESSION***

At 4:00 am, the centre of Tropical Depression Bonnie was located near latitude 27.0 degrees north, 85.1 degrees west. The Depression is moving toward the west-northwest at 28 km/h.

Maximum sustained winds are near 55 km/h with higher gusts. Bonnie could regain Tropical Storm strength before reaching the northern Gulf Coast.

This system is not a threat to Jamaica

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation.