A broad trough currently extends across the central Caribbean, bringing about of unsettled weather to the region.

24-HOUR FORECAST

• This morning, the day begins with mostly cloudy skies, setting the tone for what’s to come.
• This afternoon & evening, the afternoon and evening hours will bring overcast conditions with periods of thundershowers impacting most parishes, especially in the eastern and central regions.
• Tonight, night time will see thundershowers primarily affecting the northern and south-eastern parishes, while the rest of the island can expect cloudy conditions.

TODAY’S FORECAST FOR SELECTED TOWNS AND CITIES

South Eastern Region:

• Morant Bay is expected to experience intermittent thundershowers.
• Kingston is expected to experience intermittent thundershowers.
• Half-Way Tree anticipates thundershowers in the afternoon.

South Central Region:

• Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen, and Mandeville will see thundershowers in the afternoon.

South Western Region:

• Santa Cruz might witness afternoon showers.
• Black River, Savanna-la-Mar, and Negril are predicted to have mostly cloudy conditions in the afternoon.

North Eastern Region:

• Port Antonio will experience intermittent thundershowers.
• Port Maria is likely to have thundershowers in the afternoon.

North Central Region:

• Ocho Rios, St. Ann’s Bay, Brown’s Town, and Falmouth are expected to have thundershowers in the afternoon.

North Western Region:

• Montego Bay and Lucea might encounter late afternoon thundershowers.

Maximum temperature expected for Kingston today – 30 degrees Celsius.

Maximum temperature expected for Montego Bay today – 32 degrees Celsius.

3-DAY FORECAST (starting tomorrow)

Wednesday: The weather outlook for tomorrow remains overcast with periods of thundershowers, particularly impacting the eastern and central parishes.

Thursday: Thursday brings more of the same, with cloudy conditions and thundershowers forecasted across most parishes. Additionally, northern parishes should be prepared for gusty winds.

Friday: The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms affecting most parishes. Winds will remain strong.

Other Current Regional Weather Features

A secondary weather feature of concern is a trough of low pressure situated across the eastern Caribbean Sea. It carries a high probability of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next seven days. Meanwhile, a cold front is positioned across the Gulf of Mexico.