Thunderstorm at Sea Warning
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Wed 4 Nov, 15:00 📍 inshore areas of north coast, inshore areas of south coast, offshore Morant Bank area, offshore Pedro Bank area, south … (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for inshore areas of north and south coast and offshore areas of south coast. 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. …
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SeverityExtreme
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventThunderstorm at Sea Warning
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areainshore areas of north coast, inshore areas of south coast, offshore Morant Bank area, offshore Pedro Bank area, south coast territorial waters
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-03T05:43:21-05:00
Effective2026-11-03T05:43:21-05:00
Onset2026-11-03T07:00:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-04T07:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261103104321.j8oh3lFzkjJ3b0VyQ7BA
Message typeAlert
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for inshore areas of north and south coast and offshore areas of south coast.
- 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.
- …
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