The Meteorological Service has continued a Flash Flood Watch for Low-lying and flood-prone areas of St. Mary, Portland, St. Catherine, Clarendon and Manchester, effective until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday.
The Broad Trough, currently extending across the central and western Caribbean, has been generating unstable weather conditions across sections of Jamaica since Friday.
Rainfall and observational data indicate that periods of showers and thunderstorms have been affecting mainly northeastern and south-central parishes.
The current forecast is for periods of showers and thunderstorms, which may be heavy at times, to continue across Jamaica today, especially across northeastern and south-central parishes.
The Met Service says, given the persistent rainfall across these parishes, and subsequent soil saturation, the likelihood remains for flash flooding to occur even during periods of moderate rainfall.
Fishers and other marine interests should continue to exercise caution as sea conditions will deteriorate in the vicinity of showers and thunderstorms.
A flash flood watch means flash flooding is possible, and residents are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed by listening to further releases from the Met Service and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a Warning is issued.
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