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Flash flood watch extended
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November 2, 2023

Flash flood watch extended

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A flash flood watch remains in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew and St Catherine.

The Meteorological Service had initially issued the watch until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, however, as showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure continue to move into the western Caribbean, the Met Service has extended the advisory.

READ: Flash Flood Watch in effect for eastern parishes and St Catherine

According to the Met Service, a trough is expected to linger across the island for the next few days.

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