The Jamaica Meteorological Service says a cold front is expected to move into the vicinity of the island on Friday (January 28), bringing with it cool and cloudy conditions.

The Met Sevice indicated that the influence of a high-pressure ridge, which has lingered over the country for 48 hours, should weaken today.

In its 5:00 am local forecast on Thursday, the Met Service advised Jamaicans to anticipate isolated morning showers across north-central and eastern parishes.

Isolated afternoon showers could also be in store for hilly areas as well as south-central parishes, while it should be partly cloudy tonight across the hilly interior.

The maximum temperature expected for cities Kingston and Montego Bay is 30 degrees Celcius.

Breakdown of towns and cities forecast: 

There are no marine warnings issued for the north and south coasts of Jamaica at this time.

Also, see more on Jamaica Met Service’s three-day outlook:

Friday: Morning isolated showers across hilly areas and sections of northern parishes. Becoming cloudy with afternoon showers mainly across central and western parishes. 
Saturday: Morning showers across western and north-central parishes.  Becoming cloudy afternoon with showers mainly across central and eastern parishes.  Cloudy night with isolated showers across northern parishes.
Sunday: Cloudy day with showers especially across hilly areas and northern parishes. Very cool across northern parishes.