Flash Flood Watch
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 03:00 📍 Clarendon, St. Ann, St. Catherine (approximate) 🕑 7 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for St. Ann, Clarendon and St. Catherine. Flash floods may occur, blocking roads that cross river beds and drainage channels.Do not cross fords or other fast-flowing water in vehicles or on foot. Stay informed.
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlash Flood Watch
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaClarendon, St. Ann, St. Catherine
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T19:33:19-05:00
Effective2026-10-23T19:33:19-05:00
Onset2026-10-23T19:33:19-05:00
Expires2026-10-24T19:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261024003319.HV2dPN75xlwlS83zmi8d
Message typeUpdate
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for St.
- Ann, Clarendon and St.
- Catherine.
- Flash floods may occur, blocking roads that cross river beds and drainage channels.Do not cross fords or other fast-flowing water in vehicles or on foot.
- Stay informed.
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