The Tropical Storm Warming has been discontinued for Jamaica.
The Met Service says it was lifted at noon today while a Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for southern parishes and a Flash Flood Watch for the rest of the country until 5:00 p.m.
The centre of Tropical Storm Rafael continues to move away from the western coast of Jamaica; however, as the system gets better organized, rainbands north and east of the centre are expected to continue to impact conditions across the island today.
At 10:00 a.m. the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael was located about 105 kilometres southwest of Montego Bay, and 65 kilometres west-southwest of Negril Point.
Rafael continues to move toward the northwest near 20 km/h and this general motion is expected to continue over the next few days.
The storm is forecast to continue moving away from Jamaica today and be near the Cayman Islands this evening and tonight. It is expected near or over western Cuba on Wednesday.
Rainfall amounts of over 75 millimetres or 3 inches, are being reported over sections of some southern parishes, resulting in flooding events.
The met service says the country can expect periods of heavy rainfall to continue today, producing flash flooding in flood-prone areas island-wide.
Small craft operators are reminded to remain in safe harbour until all warning messages are effectively lifted and wind and sea conditions have returned to normal.
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