Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
LOCAL FORECAST
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:... A Tropical Wave east of Jamaica and a Low-Level Jet across the island.
Comment... The Tropical Wave is expected to move across the island this evening through Monday morning. Thereafter, the Saharan Air Layer is projected to result in hazy conditions, while the Low-Level Jet brings windy conditions mainly across southern parishes. Warm temperatures are expected.
24-HOUR FORECAST
Tonight & Tomorrow Morning... Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms are expected, though most of this activity remains south of Jamaica.
Tomorrow Afternoon ... Isolated showers and thunderstorms across sections of western parishes; otherwise, hazy, warm, and windy across southern parishes.
Minimum temperature expected for Kingston tonight... 27 degrees Celsius
Minimum temperature expected for Montego Bay tonight... 27 degrees Celsius
3-DAY FORECAST (after tomorrow):
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Hazy, warm, and windy near coastal areas, with isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing mainly in western parishes.
Other Current Regional Weather Features:
A Tropical Wave across the western Caribbean, with another approaching the eastern Caribbean.
A Ridge across the Gulf of Mexico.
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