Flash Flood Warning
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 03:00 📍 Kingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Thomas (approximate) 🕑 7 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for eastern. This means that flash floods have been reported or are expected to occur shortly. Do not enter fast-flowing water, no matter how shallow it may look. Stay away from flood prone areas that rapidly rising water levels may cover quickly. Do not cross fords or other fast-flowing water in vehicles or on foot. Stay informed.
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SeverityExtreme
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlash Flood Warning
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaKingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Thomas
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
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261024003319.29NNAg57zb3F28r8k6b9
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.
- 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
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- The Meteorological Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for eastern.
- This means that flash floods have been reported or are expected to occur shortly.
- Do not enter fast-flowing water, no matter how shallow it may look.
- Stay away from flood prone areas that rapidly rising water levels may cover quickly.
- Do not cross fords or other fast-flowing water in vehicles or on foot.
- Stay informed.
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