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JAM | Jan 25, 2024

Today’s Weather | Prevailing cloudy, windy conditions

Shemar-Leslie Louisy

Shemar-Leslie Louisy / Our Today

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Windy conditions and fair weather continue. A ridge and low-level jet stream persist. The ridge, entrenched over Jamaica, is anticipated to linger throughout the week, while the low-level jet stream, though present, is forecast to diminish by tomorrow.

24-Hour Forecast

  • This Morning: Expect partly cloudy skies over eastern parishes, while the remainder of the island enjoys predominantly sunny conditions. Coastal areas will experience brisk winds.
  • This Afternoon: Partly cloudy skies persist with windy conditions prevailing.
  • Tonight: Anticipate partly cloudy conditions as the island settles into the night.

Today’s Forecast for Select Towns and Cities

South Eastern Region

  • Morant Bay: Partly cloudy with continued windy spells.
  • Kingston: Similar conditions of partly cloudy skies and gusty winds.
  • Half-Way Tree: Partly cloudy, with increased wind activity expected in the afternoon.

South Central Region

  • Portmore: Partly cloudy skies, with winds picking up by the afternoon.
  • Spanish Town: Similar conditions of partial cloud cover and increasing winds.
  • May Pen: Partly cloudy with windy spells expected.
  • Mandeville: Partly cloudy skies accompanied by gusty winds.

South Western Region

  • Santa Cruz: Partly cloudy conditions persist with ongoing windy weather.
  • Black River: Similar weather patterns with gusty winds are expected.
  • Savanna-la-Mar: Mostly cloudy skies prevail, accompanied by windy conditions.
  • Negril: Cloud cover increases with windy spells in the afternoon.

North Eastern Region

  • Port Antonio: Cloud cover predominates in the morning, with increased winds later.
  • Port Maria: Partly cloudy skies with windy conditions forecasted for the afternoon.

North Central Region

  • Ocho Rios: Partly cloudy conditions persist with gusty winds.
  • St Ann’s Bay: Similar weather patterns with continued windy spells.
  • Brown’s Town: Partly cloudy skies with increased winds expected in the afternoon.
  • Falmouth: Partial cloud cover, wind picking up by the afternoon.

North Western Region

  • Montego Bay: Partly cloudy skies prevail, with windy conditions forecasted later.
  • Lucea: Mostly cloudy skies with gusty winds anticipated in the afternoon.

Temperature Outlook

  • Maximum Temperature for Kingston: 31 degrees Celsius.
  • Maximum Temperature for Montego Bay: 30 degrees Celsius.

3-Day Forecast (Starting Tomorrow)

  • Friday: Isolated afternoon showers are likely across western parishes and elevated areas elsewhere, otherwise expect a partly cloudy day.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Partly cloudy conditions persist throughout the weekend.

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