Flash Flood Watch
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Mon 26 Oct, 01:00 📍 Clarendon, Kingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Ann, St. Catherine, St. Mary, St. Thomas (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for eastern and in 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, Kingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Ann, St. Catherine, St. Mary, St. Thomas
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T15:49:15-05:00
Effective2026-10-23T15:49:15-05:00
Onset2026-10-23T15:49:15-05:00
Expires2026-10-25T17:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261023204915.HV2dPN75xlwlS83zmi8d
Message typeUpdate
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261023173911.HV2dPN75xlwlS83zmi8d
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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 eastern and in 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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