FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 28, 2015 – 11:00 a.m.

The Meteorological Service has issued a Severe Weather Alert effective until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Tropical Storm Erika is now located south-southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and is moving toward the west-northwestward.  On its forecast track, the centre of Erika is expected to move well north of Jamaica by Saturday morning; however, rainfall associated with the storm is still expected to affect the island within the next 24-36 hours.

Projections are for showers and thunderstorms, which could be heavy at times, to affect Jamaica on Saturday into Sunday. There is a possibility of flash flooding in isolated cases.

 

Sea conditions mainly north and east of the island will deteriorate in the vicinity of showers and thunderstorms due to gusty winds.  Fishers and other marine interests should exercise caution.

 

The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation