THE METEOROLOGICAL Service has issued a severe weather alert for north-eastern and eastern parishes until 5:00 a.m. today, and is also encouraging fishers and other marine operators to exercise caution.
The parishes expected to be affected include Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew. Residents from these parishes are being advised that there is potential for flooding over the next few days.
The Met Service warned that there will be heavy rains throughout the rest of the weekend.
"Showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue over Jamaica and its surrounding waters through the holiday weekend as unstable weather persists over the region," a release from the service said yesterday.
The severe weather condition is being attributed to a trough that extends over the central Caribbean and continues to produce heavy rains and thunderstorms. The system is expected to drift slowly towards the north-east closer to Jamaica and will cause further outbreaks of showers and thunderstorms.
Fishers and marine operators, especially over southern offshore waters, are urged to exercise caution due to gusty winds and choppy seas. The Met Service will continue to monitor the situation.
