CAP Alert · Actual

Group 5 - Flooding likely in parts of Jamaica

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Expected: Heavy Rain-Severe Weather Event
Moderate severity
Urgency Expected
Severity Moderate
Certainty Likely
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 28 Aug 2026 18:48
  • Effective 29 Aug 2026 12:06
  • Expires 30 Aug 2026 12:07
Severity
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Heavy rainfall and gusty winds advisory-Persons in flood prone and landslide areas should remain alert

Response

Prepare , Avoid , Monitor , Evacuate

Area

Jamaica and Territorial Waters

Event description

The heavy rainfall may result in flooding across the island especially in the parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston, Clarendon, St. Catherine, St. James and Hanover. Persons in the communities of Port Morant, Marcus Garvey Drive, Bog Walk Gorge, St. James Street, King Street, Lucea are at higher risk.

Instructions

Persons should avoid flooded roadways, evacuate to higher ground where necessary, remain indoors during lightning activity. Please do not attempt to interfere with downed poles and fallen wires