Flash flood watch in effect as trough brings unstable weather
Published:Sunday | October 12, 2025 | 11:32 AM
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of several parishes as unstable weather continues to affect the island.
The advisory, which took effect on Sunday, covers St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew, St Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover and St James.
It will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Monday.
A flash flood watch means that flash flooding is possible, and residents in vulnerable areas are being advised to take precautionary measures, stay informed through official updates, and be prepared to act quickly if flooding is observed or if a flash flood warning is issued.
According to the Met Service, a trough currently across the western Caribbean is expected to linger over the region through Tuesday, bringing periods of showers and thunderstorms, heavy at times, along with strong gusty winds across most parishes, particularly in southern and northwestern areas.
Fishers and other marine interests are being urged to exercise extreme caution, as sea conditions are expected to deteriorate in the vicinity of showers and thunderstorms, especially over southern waters.
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