Moderate Severe Storm ● Closed

Thunderstorm Advisory for Kingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Thomas issued October 8 at 2:00 PM UTC until October 8 at 5:00 PM UTC, Jamaica

Event time: Last updated: 2 days ago Jamaica
Icon = what happened · ring colour = how serious: Extreme Severe Moderate Minor

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The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory for eastern.

Be aware that thunderstorms may occur. Take extra care in exposed areas, like open terrain.

Localized flash floods may occur, blocking roads that cross river beds and drainage channels. Drains and gullies may overflow.

Lightning may kill or injure people and animals. Stay indoors away from windows. Do not shelter under trees.

Stay informed.

Measurements

Coordinates18.0271, -76.7543
RegionKingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Thomas
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityJamaica — jm-jms-en
Cap UrgencyFuture
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-08T12:00:00-05:00

Official source

Warnings courtesy of the issuing national meteorological service, via the WMO Alert Hub.

This is an official warning issued by the authority named above. Follow its instructions and those of your local emergency services.

Severity as published by WMO Alert Hub (national weather services).

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Official authorities in Jamaica

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