Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

LOCAL FORECAST

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:... A Low-Level Jet stream and the Saharan Air Layer across Jamaica.

Comment... Expect windy conditions to persist across most parishes each afternoon through early next week due to the Low-Level Jet, easing slightly from Sunday. Additionally, the Saharan Air Layer continues to bring hazy conditions to the island during this time.


24-HOUR FORECAST

This Morning... Mostly sunny, hazy, and becoming windy.

This Afternoon/Evening... Expect mostly sunny, hazy, and windy conditions, with clouds developing across western parishes.

This Evening / Night... Mainly fair and hazy.


Maximum temperature expected for Kingston today... 34 degrees Celsius

Maximum temperature expected for Montego Bay today... 34 degrees Celsius


3-DAY FORECAST (starting tomorrow):

Saturday, Sunday and Monday: Mostly sunny and hazy, with winds becoming a little lighter from Sunday. Expect isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms to develop mainly across western parishes.


Other Current Regional Weather Features
A weak Trough across Jamaica.
A Ridge across the Gulf of Mexico.

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