Thunderstorm at Sea Warning
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 03:00 📍 offshore Morant Bank area, offshore Pedro Bank area (approximate) 🕑 4 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for offshore Morant Bank area and offshore Pedro Bank area. Small boats should not go to sea. Those already at sea should head for a safe landing site. Lightning strikes may injure or kill people and damage electrical equipment in small boats. Stay dry if possible. Wear rubber boots or shoes and rubber gloves. Hail stones may in…
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SeverityExtreme
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventThunderstorm at Sea Warning
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaoffshore Morant Bank area, offshore Pedro Bank area
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T12:39:11-05:00
Effective2026-10-23T12:39:11-05:00
Onset2026-10-23T12:39:10-05:00
Expires2026-10-23T19:00:00-05:00
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261023173911.h6xdg95k9yZOmOo8G75n
Message typeUpdate
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
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- The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for offshore Morant Bank area and offshore Pedro Bank area.
- Small boats should not go to sea.
- Those already at sea should head for a safe landing site.
- Lightning strikes may injure or kill people and damage electrical equipment in small boats.
- Stay dry if possible.
- Wear rubber boots or shoes and rubber gloves.
- Hail stones may in…
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