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Hurricane activity near Jamaica is generally minimal until late July. Based on observations between 1886 and 1996, there is a 48 percent chance that at least one hurricane will threaten Jamaica and a 16 percent change that two or more will threaten the country, with a hurricane threat defined as a storm's center passing within 500 km (310 mi) of Jamaica. [10]
The hurricane season in Jamaica officially runs from June 1 to November 30. The Caribbean and the Atlantic region generally experience few or no storms during the season’s first two months (June and July). However, the latter portion of the season is regarded as the most active part of the season. The most active months are September and October.
Sep 27, 2022 · SPORADIC and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian battered Jamaica on Monday, rendering numerous roads impassable, but despite this, many Jamaicans were grateful that the island was spared a ...
Sep 23, 2022 · Tropical Depression #9 is expected to strengthen and move closer to Jamaica as a tropical storm on Saturday night and Sunday. The Met Office advises small craft operators to evacuate and warns of possible impacts from showers and gusty winds.
Sep 24, 2022 · Ian will then approach western Cuba on Monday.At 4:00 am, the centre of Tropical Storm Ian was located near latitude 14.7 degrees North, longitude 73.5 degrees West, or about 510 kilometres (315 ...
Aug 18, 2021 · The Meteorological Service said the centre of Grace would continue to move near or over northwestern Jamaica and then to the Cayman Islands between Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Grace is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Wednesday. Up to press time, the tropical storm warning remained in effect for Jamaica.
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Nov 18, 2023 · Some 14,000 customers lost power in Jamaica after heavy rains downed trees, severed power lines and caused landslides, according to Jamaica Public Service Co. At least 24 people were rescued from floodwaters in the island’s southeastern region, the Jamaican Defense Force said.
