Tropical Storm Ida to dump more rain on Jamaica into Friday
Published:Thursday | August 26, 2021 | 6:57 PM
The weather system that has been impacting Jamaica since Wednesday has now been upgraded to a Tropical Storm.
At 4:20 p.m Thursday, Tropical Storm Ida was located 160 kilometres west-southwest of Negril Point.
The Meteorological Service Jamaica says although moving away from Jamaica, Ida will produce rainfall into Friday.
A flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of eastern and south-central parishes continues until 5 p.m. Friday.
In parts of Manchester, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland, there were several reports of flooding Thursday.
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.
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