
The sunny weather continues today and will remain for the rest of the weekend as a high pressure ridge persists across the country.
Forecasts indicate a continuation of these weather patterns, with temperatures expected to be cooler than usual, especially across northern parishes. The island’s diverse topography will result in varying conditions, with coastal areas experiencing predominantly sunny weather while inland regions may witness partly cloudy skies.
Looking ahead, meteorologists predict the approach of a pre-frontal Ttough by Saturday, signalling potential changes in weather dynamics for the weekend.
24-Hour forecast
- This Morning: Expect sunshine across most areas.
- This Afternoon: Partial cloud cover forecasted, particularly over elevated terrain, with cooler temperatures prevailing in the northern parishes.
- Tonight: Conditions remain fair and cool.
Forecast for Select Towns and Cities
South Eastern Region
Morant Bay, Kingston, and Half-Way Tree anticipate mainly sunny conditions.
South Central Region
Portmore, Spanish Town, May Pen bask in the sunshine, while Mandeville experiences partly cloudy skies.
South Western Region
Santa Cruz, Black River, Savanna-la-Mar, and Negril enjoy predominantly sunny weather.
North Eastern Region
Port Antonio and Port Maria brace for mainly cloudy and cool conditions.
North Central Region
Ocho Rios, St Ann’s Bay, Browns Town, and Falmouth expect mainly sunny weather with cooler temperatures.
North Western Region
Montego Bay and Lucea anticipate sunny yet cool conditions.
Temperature Forecast
- Maximum temperature projected for Kingston: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Maximum temperature expected for Montego Bay: 26 degrees Celsius.
3-Day Outlook (Starting Tomorrow)
- Saturday & Sunday: Partly cloudy skies prevail.
- Monday: Cloudy conditions with showers anticipated, particularly across northern and southeastern parishes. Expect windy conditions.
Regional Weather Features:
- A high pressure ridge persists across the Gulf of Mexico.
- A trough looms over Panama, hinting at potential atmospheric shifts in the region.
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