Go-Jamaica Weather Watch

Hurricane Bill strengthens, but not a threat to Jamaica Hurricane Bill is now a category four storm and even more strengthening is forecasted to occur within the next 24 hours. According to a release from the Meteorological Service, at 4 a.m. the centre of Hurricane Bill was located near latitude 18.0 degrees north and longitude 54.9 degrees west or about 740 kilometres east of the [...] Flash Flood warning in effect for eastern parishes The National Meteorological Service has extended the flash flood warning for St Ann, St. Mary, Portland and St Thomas until 5 p.m. this afternoon. A flash flood warning means that flooding has been reported or will occur shortly. Motorists and pedestrians should not attempt to cross flooded roadways or other low-lying areas as strong currents are likely. Residents [...] Scattered showers continue Duty Forecaster at the National Meteorological Service, Peter Fearon said scattered showers are likely to continue into this afternoon. Mr. Fearon said the showers are the result of a weather system now affecting the country: He said the system now affecting the island is likely to dissipate tomorrow. Scattered showers continue Duty Forecaster at the National Meteorological Service, Peter Fearon said scattered showers are likely to continue into this afternoon. Mr. Fearon said the showers are the result of a weather system now affecting the country: He said the system now affecting the island is likely to dissipate tomorrow. Flash Flood warning remains in effect for all parishes The island remains under a Flash Flood warning until 5 p.m. today. At 10 a.m. the centre of hurricane Paloma which is now a Category one storm was located about 390 kilometers west of Montego Bay and moving at 11 kilometres per hour with maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour. The National Meteorological Service said [...]