A Flash Flood Warning means 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 in low-lying areas should be on the alert for rising waters and be ready to move quickly to higher ground.

Although Tropical Storm Nicole has dissipated there is a broad area of low pressure that extends from the Bahamas, across Cuba, Jamaica and sections of the western Caribbean.

Radar reports and data collected from weather stations across the island indicate that throughout the day scattered light to moderate showers and thunderstorms, which were heavy at times, affected most parishes.

The broad area of low pressure will continue to influence weather conditions across the island for the next 48 to 72 hours. The forecast is for continued showers and thunderstorms to affect Jamaica for at least the next two days.

Due to the gusty winds and above normal wave heights north and south of the island, fishers and other marine interests are being advised not to venture far from port.

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A Flash Flood Warning means 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 in low-lying areas should be on the alert for rising waters and be ready to move quickly to higher ground. A broad area of Low Pressure has been producing widespread showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean, including Jamaica .

Radar confirms that this has been occurring across the island, especially over sections of southern and northeastern parishes, throughout last night and this morning.

The forecast is for the showers and thunderstorms to continue into the night, through Tuesday and into Wednesday as this disorganised area of Low Pressure drifts northward while close to Jamaica. Some flash flooding is expected to occur as of this afternoon.

There is also a chance of this system developing into a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as conditions become favorable for gradual development.

Fishers and other marine interests are being advised to exercise caution as strong, gusty winds are likely in areas of showers and thunderstorms mainly over inshore and offshore areas south and west of the island.

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the progress of this system.

A Flash Flood Watch means flooding is possible and citizens are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed by listening to further News Releases from the Meteorological Service and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a warning is issued.

An Area of Low Pressure is currently generating unstable weather over most of the Central Caribbean. The disturbance is expected to continue moving westward and will influence the weather over Jamaica.

Satellite Imagery indicates a large area of showers with embedded thunderstorms across the central Caribbean. However, the RADAR imagery shows light to moderate showers and isolated thunderstorms offshore the north and south coasts of Jamaica.

The forecast is for cloudy conditions this morning with outbreaks of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon across sections of most parishes. As a result, a Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for all parishes.

This area of disturbed weather has the potential to develop into a Tropical Cyclone, consequently fishers and other marine interests are advised not to venture far from port as above normal seas and strong gusty winds are likely particularly over southern waters.

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the progress of this system
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The heavy rain and winds are said to have damaged power lines and uprooted trees in the popular tourist destination and wealthy global insurance centre.

Residents have also reported flying debris, widespread power outages and some flooding.

However, there were no immediate reports of casualties.

One man reported that although the island did not get a direct hit, Igor proved a frightening experience.

The Area of Low Pressure now located over the western Caribbean Sea developed into Tropical Storm Karl this afternoon and continues to influence weather conditions over Jamaica while moving away.

At 4.00 p.m. the centre of Tropical Storm Karl was located near latitude 18.3 degrees North, longitude 84.2 degrees West, or about 435 kilometres east of Chetumal, Mexico.

Karl is moving toward the west-northwest near 24 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 km/h, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected before the centre of Karl reaches the Yucatan Peninsula.

Radar reports indicate that Jamaica experienced a reduction in rainfall associated with Karl today, with widely scattered light to moderate showers and thunderstorms affecting mainly central and western parishes.

While the tropical storm has been moving slowly westward, unstable conditions are expected to persist tonight and tomorrow with showers and thunderstorms continuing mainly over western parishes. Flash flooding is, therefore, still possible in vulnerable areas.

Fishers and other marine interests are being advised to exercise caution as strong, gusty winds are likely in areas of showers and thunderstorms over northern and southern coastal areas.

Radar reports indicated a reduction in rainfall with widely scattered light to moderate showers and thunderstorms affecting mainly western parishes.

As the Low pressure moves slowly westward, unstable conditions is expected to persist for another 12 to 24 hours and showers and thunderstorms will continue over most parishes, especially western areas today.
 
Although the Low Pressure system remains disorganized, gradual development is possible and a tropical cyclone could form during the next 48 hours as the system moves over the Yucatan Peninsula by Wednesday.
 
Fishers and other marine interests are being advised to exercise caution as strong, gusty winds are likely in areas of showers and thunderstorms over northern and southern coastal areas.

A flash flood watch means flooding is possible and residents are advised to take precautionary measures and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a warning is issued.

The watch is to be lifted at 5 p.m.

In issuing the advisory, the Meteorological Service said conditions associated with a Low Pressure are expected to worsen and a tropical cyclone could form during the next day or two, as the system moves towards the western Caribbean Sea.

The Met Office says as the system moves closer to Jamaica, heavy showers will spread across the island and flash flooding is possible.

The Met Office is advising small craft operators, especially fishers on the cays and banks, to exercise extreme caution as thundershowers and strong, gusty winds are forecast over southern waters.

Fisherfolk in port are also being urged not to venture far from the mainland

The Trough is currently producing showers and thunderstorms across much of Hispaniola and especially the waters south of Haiti.

The forecast is for periods of showers and thunderstorms across most parishes during the afternoons of Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Fishers and other marine interests are advised to exercise caution, as gusty winds and rough seas are likely in the vicinity of showers and thunderstorms.

Danielle is located about 860 miles southeast of Bermuda and currently has maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour.

Farther east in the Atlantic, is Earl – the fifth named storm of the season, which has so far seen fewer storms than expected.

According to the Massachusetts-based Weather Service International that’s because pockets of dry air and shearing winds have hindered the formation of storms.

However, the forecaster say as the season heads into its traditionally busiest phase between now and October, the atmosphere is quickly becoming more favourable for tropical development.