Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Thunderstorm Watch for Hanover, St. Elizabeth, St. James, Westmoreland issued September 16 at 9:03 PM UTC until September 16 at 11:00 PM UTC, Jamaica

Event time: Sep 16, 2026 21:03 UTC Last updated: Sep 25, 2026 Jamaica

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The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for western.

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. Do not cross fords or other fast-flowing water in vehicles or on foot.

Drains and gullies may overflow. Stay away from all floodwater.

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

Intense rain may reduce visibility. Drive carefully with lights on. Stop if you cannot see clearly.

Lightning strikes may kill or injure people in small boats. Wear rubber boots or shoes and rubber gloves.

Stay informed.

Measurements

Coordinates	18.3999, -77.9172
Region	Hanover, St. Elizabeth, St. James, Westmoreland
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	Jamaica — jm-jms-en
Cap Urgency	Future
Cap Certainty	Likely
Cap Expires	2026-09-16T18:00:00-05:00

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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