One of many flooded roadways arising from Tropical Storm Rafael on Tuesday
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for for low-lying and flood-prone sections of Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. Andrew, Kingston and St. Thomas until 5pm today.
A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland.
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 Flash Flood Watch means that flash flooding is possible, and residents are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed by listening to further releases from the Meteorological Service and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Warning is issued.
The Met Service says, as the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael continues to move north-westward and away from Jamaica, its outer rain bands will continue to influence weather conditions across the island.
Rainfall amounting up to 140 millimetres has been reported over sections of some southern parishes, resulting in flooding.
The forecast is for more rain associated with lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Rafael, and this is expected to continue through to this afternoon.
The island should see additional periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, producing flash flooding in flood-prone areas, with strong, gusty winds expected to continue in thunderstorms and squalls, associated with Rafael's spiral bands.
Small craft operators are reminded to remain in safe harbour until wind and sea conditions have returned to normal over marine areas.
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