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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