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Tropical wave to bring showers and thunderstorm to western parishes – gazettE

Tropical wave to bring showers and thunderstorm to western parishes

August 29, 2026

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Tropical wave to bring showers and thunderstorm to western parishes

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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected across western parishes and hilly areas on Saturday.

According to the MetService, a tropical wave is expected to quickly move westward and away from the island Friday night while a weak trough is projected to remain thereafter.

However, another tropical wave is expected to move across the island on Sunday evening.

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