Jamaicans should brace for increased rainfall this weekend according to the Meteorological Service of Jamaica.

The Meteorological Service is reporting that an area of low pressure, with an associated trough, is currently over the central Caribbean and is maintaining unstable weather conditions over the island and its territorial waters.

Periods of showers and thunderstorms, which could be heavy at times, are forecast to continue across the island particularly during the afternoons on Friday through to Sunday. A gradual improvement is expected on Monday as this area of unstable weather drifts further northwestward away from Jamaica.

Fishers and other marine interests are being advised to exercise caution as strong, gusty winds are expected in areas of showers and thunderstorms.