Morning showers expected in eastern parishes

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October 8, 2017

Morning showers expected in eastern parishes

KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica says showers across some eastern parishes are in the forecast for this morning as a trough across the island is expected to linger for the next three days.

Widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across section of most parishes are expected this afternoon.

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