Flash Flood Warning Issued for Eastern Parishes of Jamaica Amidst Unstable Weather

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Published: 2026-10-24
Category: weather
Source: Jamaica Observer / Meteorological Service of Jamaica

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has upgraded a flash flood watch to a flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, and St Andrew. A broad trough across the western Caribbean is causing unstable weather, with moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms affecting eastern and central parishes. Intermittent showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue through Sunday evening, increasing the risk of flash flooding and landslides.

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