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Flash flood watch in effect for  several parishes
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Flash flood watch in effect for several parishes
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Cat...
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Strong winds and rough seas expected into the weekend
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Strong winds and rough seas expected into the weekend
May 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A low-level jetstream across the central Caribbean has been generating very strong winds across Jamaica since Tuesday, with foreca...
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Unstable conditions expected to bring showers, thunderstorms to Jamaica
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Unstable conditions expected to bring showers, thunderstorms to Jamaica
March 15, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Residents of Jamaica are being advised to brace for a very wet beginning to the week as unstable atmospheric conditions are expec...
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Below average rainfall in 2025, despite Hurricane Melissa’s torrential showers
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Below average rainfall in 2025, despite Hurricane Melissa’s torrential showers
Above normal rain predicted for February to April 2026 period
Kelsey Thomas, Online coordinator, thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 9, 2026
Jamaica recorded 5.67 per cent below average annual rainfall in 2025 despite the excessive amount of rainfall experienced in October due to Category 5...
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Cold front expected to bring cool, windy conditions to Jamaica
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Cold front expected to bring cool, windy conditions to Jamaica
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chilly weather is to be expected for some parishes by Monday night as a cold front moves across the country, according to the Mete...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Flash flood watch in effect for several parishes
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#EyeOnMelissa: Flash flood watch in effect for several parishes
October 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for northern, southwestern and south-central parishes as additional rainfall could lead to lo...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Thompson warns Jamaicans to prepare for ‘catastrophic’ conditions
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#EyeOnMelissa: Thompson warns Jamaicans to prepare for ‘catastrophic’ conditions
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, issued a warning during a special press briefing on Tu...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica
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#EyeOnMelissa: Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it approaches the south coast of Jamaica
October 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall Tuesday, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica is reminding citizens that a hurri...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Today is last day for Jamaicans to prepare for Melissa – Thompson
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#EyeOnMelissa: Today is last day for Jamaicans to prepare for Melissa – Thompson
October 25, 2025
Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson has warned that today is the last day for Jamaicans to prepare for what is ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: TS Melissa set to intensify into hurricane on Saturday morning
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#EyeOnMelissa: TS Melissa set to intensify into hurricane on Saturday morning
October 25, 2025
Tropical Storm Melissa is set to intensify into a hurricane on Saturday morning as it moves closer to Jamaica. According to the Meteorological Service...
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Melissa expected to become hurricane by Friday—Met Service
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Melissa expected to become hurricane by Friday—Met Service
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to become a hurricane by...
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Tropical storm Melissa slows down across the Caribbean Sea
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Tropical storm Melissa slows down across the Caribbean Sea
October 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A tropical storm watch remains in effect for Jamaica as Tropical Storm Melissa slows down over the Caribbean Sea south of Hispanio...
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Flash flood watch extended for several parishes
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Flash flood watch extended for several parishes
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas in several southern a...
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Flash Flood Watch in effect southern and northwestern parishes
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Flash Flood Watch in effect southern and northwestern parishes
October 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of southern and northwestern parishes as increased and heav...
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Unstable weather to linger across Jamaica
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Unstable weather to linger across Jamaica
September 20, 2025
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) says a slow-moving tropical wave just west of the island, along with a trough across the western C...
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Jamaica ready to deal with major storms, says Thompson
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Jamaica ready to deal with major storms, says Thompson
August 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the nation approaches what is usually the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, Director of the Meteorological Service of Jama...
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Increased rainfall expected across Jamaica until Wednesday
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Increased rainfall expected across Jamaica until Wednesday
July 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans can expect increased rainfall and thunderstorm activity across the island today and tomorrow, according to the Meteorolo...
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Jamaica under tropical storm warning
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Jamaica under tropical storm warning
November 3, 2024
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica as an area of low pressure over the west-central Caribbean Sea becomes better organised while mov...
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Severe weather alert issued for Jamaica
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Severe weather alert issued for Jamaica
November 2, 2024
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has issued a severe weather alert for the island effective until Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5pm. According to t...
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Jamaican weather enthusiast takes social media by storm
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Jamaican weather enthusiast takes social media by storm
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August 18, 2024
Jamaica Observer Online, in association with a number of partners, has produced its 2024 Hurricane Season Guide. This is one of the many stories in th...
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Warmer days and nights expected — Met Service
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Warmer days and nights expected — Met Service
August 18, 2024
Jamaica Observer Online, in association with a number of partners, has produced its 2024 Hurricane Season Guide. This is one of the many stories in th...
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Flooding, landslides likely as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
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Flooding, landslides likely as tropical wave moves across Jamaica
July 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A tropical wave just east of Jamaica is expected to move across the country bringing with it unstable weather conditions beginning...
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