There may be isolated showers throughout the country as well as partly cloudy conditions for much of today. This weekend will be sunny. The atmospheric conditions across Jamaica are marked by the presence of a ridge and low-level jet stream, dictating the island’s weather dynamics

The ridge, extending its influence over Jamaica, is anticipated to persist until early Saturday. Following this, meteorologists foresee a Trough edging closer to the vicinity of the island, potentially altering prevailing weather patterns. Concurrently, the low-level jet stream, although presently robust, is anticipated to gradually weaken throughout the day. This weakening is expected to instigate windy conditions, primarily along the south coast.

24-Hour Forecast

This Morning: Residents of eastern parishes may experience isolated showers, while the remainder of the island is expected to witness partly cloudy skies. Coastal regions should brace for windy conditions.

This Afternoon: Isolated showers are forecasted, primarily across hilly terrains and western parishes. Elsewhere, partly cloudy conditions are anticipated. Windy spells, particularly along the south coast, are expected to persist.

Tonight: The night sky is predicted to be partly cloudy across the island.

Today’s Forecast for Select Towns and Cities

South Eastern Region

• Morant Bay: Morning showers coupled with windy conditions.
• Kingston: Expect partly cloudy skies in the afternoon, accompanied by wind.
• Half-Way Tree: Cloudy in the morning, transitioning to partly cloudy conditions later in the day with continued windy weather.

South Central Region

• Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen, and Mandeville: Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated in the afternoon, accompanied by wind.

South Western Region

• Santa Cruz: Partly cloudy conditions are expected with windy weather.
• Black River: Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated in the afternoon.
• Savanna-la-Mar: Mostly cloudy skies are forecasted in the afternoon.
• Negril: Showers are expected in the afternoon.

North Eastern Region

• Port Antonio and Port Maria: Morning showers with partly cloudy conditions are expected in the afternoon.

North Central Region

• Ocho Rios and St Ann’s Bay: Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated in the afternoon.
• Brown’s Town: Showers are forecasted in the afternoon.
• Falmouth: Partly cloudy conditions are expected in the afternoon.

North Western Region

• Montego Bay and Lucea: Mostly cloudy skies are predicted in the afternoon.

Maximum temperature expected for Kingston today: 31 degrees Celsius.
Maximum temperature expected for Montego Bay today: 30 degrees Celsius.

3-DAY FORECAST (starting tomorrow)
Saturday, Sunday & Monday: Mornings will be mainly sunny, followed by partly cloudy afternoons.

Other Current Regional Weather Features
A stationary front looms across the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to broader regional weather dynamics.