Tropical Storm Melissa

Tropical Storm MelissaWatch is expected to intensify over the coming days. A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for Jamaica based on the current weather projections.projections Weatherfor conditions, suchTropical asStorm heavyMelissa. rainTropical andstorm sustainedconditions, winds,especially arethe expectedthreat toof affectheavy portionsrain, ofcould pose a possible threat to Jamaica.

Local authorities are continuing to monitor and update on the progress of Tropical Storm Melissa. Advice remains to stay informed by monitoring local and international weather updates, including from the Meteorological Service for Jamaica and the US National Hurricane Centre, and follow the guidance of local authorities, especially in the event of evacuation orders. See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page

Hurricane season

Hurricane season runs from June to November. Stay informed by monitoring local and international weather updates, including from the US National Hurricane Centre, (https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/), and follow the guidance of local authorities, especially in the event of evacuation orders. See ‘Extreme weather and natural disasters’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page.