A ridge across Jamaica and a low-level jet stream across the central Caribbean. The ridge is expected to remain through Saturday; thereafter, a trough is projected to move across the central Caribbean.

Additionally, windy conditions are expected primarily across northern parishes and some hilly areas through to Saturday due to the presence of the low-level jet stream.

24-HOUR FORECAST

This morning: partly cloudy.
This afternoon: isolated showers across northeastern parishes, otherwise partly cloudy. Windy across northern parishes and some hilly areas.
Tonight: partly cloudy.

Today’s forecast for select towns and cities

South Eastern Region

Morant Bay: Mostly cloudy in the afternoon.
Kingston: Partly cloudy.
Half-Way Tree: Mostly cloudy in the afternoon.

South Central Region

Portmore: Partly cloudy.
Spanish Town: Partly cloudy.
May Pen: Partly cloudy.
Mandeville: Partly cloudy.

South Western Region

Santa Cruz: Partly cloudy
Black River: Partly cloudy
Savanna-la-Mar: Partly cloudy
Negril: Partly cloudy

North Eastern Region

Port Antonio: Afternoon intermittent showers
Port Maria: Afternoon intermittent showers

North Central Region

Ocho Rios: Afternoon intermittent showers
St Ann’s Bay: Afternoon intermittent showers
Brown’s Town: Partly cloudy
Falmouth: Partly cloudy

North Western Region

Montego Bay: Partly cloudy
Lucea: Partly cloudy

Maximum temperature expected for Kingston today is 32 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperature expected for Montego Bay today is 30 degrees Celsius.

3-day forecast (Starting Tomorrow)

Friday: Partly cloudy. Windy across northern parishes and some hilly areas.
Saturday: isolated afternoon showers across north-eastern parishes. Windy across northern parishes and some hilly areas.
Sunday: isolated afternoon showers across eastern and south-central parishes.

Other Current Regional Weather Features

A cold front and pre-frontal trough across the northwestern Caribbean.