A Trough is expected to remain across the island through to early Thursday, followed by a high pressure ridge and a low-level jet stream is expected to build across Jamaica and the northern Caribbean.

24-Hour Forecast

• This morning, isolated showers and thunderstorms have been spotted across sections of north-central and eastern parishes, while other areas remain under cloudy skies.
• This afternoon, conditions are expected to take a turn towards the cloudy, with showers and thunderstorms likely across sections of most parishes, with a particular focus on the southern and northeastern regions. Additionally, a gusty wind is expected along the north coast.
• In the evening, expect lingering showers and thunderstorms, mainly affecting sections of the northern parishes. In contrast, other areas will experience partly cloudy skies. The north coast is expected to remain windy during the night.

TODAY’S FORECAST FOR SELECTED TOWNS AND CITIES

South Eastern Region

• Morant Bay: Anticipate intermittent showers and thunderstorms.
• Kingston: The day will start with a cloudy morning, giving way to afternoon thundershowers.
• Half-Way Tree: Similar to Kingston, with a cloudy morning followed by afternoon thundershowers.

South Central Region

• Portmore: Look out for a cloudy morning and afternoon thundershowers.
• Spanish Town: The day will commence with a cloudy morning and transition into afternoon thundershowers.
• May Pen: Expect thunderstorms in the afternoon.
• Mandeville: Afternoon thunderstorms are forecasted.

South Western Region

• Santa Cruz: Brace for afternoon thunderstorms.
• Black River: Afternoon thunderstorms are expected.
• Savanna-La-Mar: Prepare for afternoon thunderstorms.
• Negril: Anticipate afternoon showers.

North Eastern Region

• Port Antonio: Intermittent showers are on the horizon.
• Port Maria: Intermittent showers are expected.

North Central Region

• Ocho Rios: Look out for morning showers.
• St. Ann’s Bay: Morning showers are also expected.
• Browns Town: Thunderstorms are in the forecast for the afternoon.
• Falmouth: Partly cloudy conditions.

North Western Region

• Montego Bay: Prepare for partly cloudy skies.
• Lucea: The afternoon is likely to be mostly cloudy.

Maximum temperature expected for Kingston today… 33 degrees Celsius.
Maximum temperature expected for Montego Bay today… 33 degrees Celsius.

3-DAY FORECAST (starting tomorrow)

Thursday: Morning showers and isolated thunderstorms are anticipated across eastern and north-central parishes. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected across southern parishes. A brisk wind is expected in the northern parishes.

Friday & Saturday: Intermittent showers are forecasted across northeastern parishes, offering respite for other areas with partly cloudy conditions. The northern parishes will continue to experience windy conditions.

Other Current Regional Weather Features

• Hurricane Tammy is currently active across the north Atlantic.
• An area of Low Pressure is identified across Panama.