Strong Wind and Large Waves Advisory
M
Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Tue 13 Oct, 03:00 📍 inshore areas of north coast, inshore areas of south coast, offshore Morant Bank area, offshore Pedro Bank area, offsho… (approximate) 🕑 1 d ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Strong Wind and Large Wave Advisory for inshore and offshore areas of the north and south coasts. Sustained wind speeds of 20-25 knots and wave heights up to 2 metres are expected. Sea conditions for small boats will become dangerous. Take extra precautions if you go to sea. Stay informed
🗃 Archived report - it is no longer on the live map. Pages are kept for 30 days.
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
▾
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
⚠
SeveritySevere
⏱
UrgencyFuture
❓
CertaintyLikely
EventStrong Wind and Large Waves Advisory
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areainshore areas of north coast, inshore areas of south coast, offshore Morant Bank area, offshore Pedro Bank area, offshore areas of north coast, south coast territorial waters
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-11T21:34:31-05:00
Effective2026-10-11T21:34:31-05:00
Onset2026-10-12T07:00:00-05:00
Expires2026-10-12T19:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261012023431.E9HazvqdSAjO9MspXIlk
Message typeAlert
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
ⓘ CAP fields populate when an official alert is linked.
🛡 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 Strong Wind and Large Wave Advisory for inshore and offshore areas of the north and south coasts.
- Sustained wind speeds of 20-25 knots and wave heights up to 2 metres are expected.
- Sea conditions for small boats will become dangerous.
- Take extra precautions if you go to sea.
- Stay informed
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
📰 More news
- FloodingIn Jamaica, floodwater and waves are tearing up a key coastal roadKingston, Jamaica ·
- ShootingMan killed, woman injured in Old Harbour shootingOld Harbour, Jamaica ·
- AssaultJamaica: PM Andrew Holness orders urgent action after three killed in Kidd Lane attackKingston, Jamaica ·