Thunderstorm Advisory
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Issued by Meteorological Service of Jamaica
⏳ In force until Sat 24 Oct, 03:00 📍 Kingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Thomas (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorm Advisory for eastern. Be aware that thunderstorms may occur. Take extra care in exposed areas, like open terrain. Localized flash floods may occur, blocking roads that cross river beds and drainage channels. Drains and gullies may overflow. Lightning may kill or injure people and animals. Stay indoors away from windows. Do not shelter under tre…
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📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
EventThunderstorm Advisory
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaKingston, Portland, St. Andrew, St. Mary, St. Thomas
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of Jamaica
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T09:47:06-05:00
Effective2026-10-23T09:47:06-05:00
Onset2026-10-23T09:47:06-05:00
Expires2026-10-23T19:00:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
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Alert identifier2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261023144706.pEQa2v8iWjl7dZsbhaTB
Message typeUpdate
SenderNMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.261023141710.pEQa2v8iWjl7dZsbhaTB
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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 Thunderstorm Advisory for eastern.
- Be aware that thunderstorms may occur.
- Take extra care in exposed areas, like open terrain.
- Localized flash floods may occur, blocking roads that cross river beds and drainage channels.
- Drains and gullies may overflow.
- Lightning may kill or injure people and animals.
- Stay indoors away from windows.
- Do not shelter under tre…
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