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Thunderstorm at Sea Warning

The Meteorological Service has issued a Thunderstorms at Sea Warning for inshore areas of north coast and offshore areas of north coast. Small boats should not go to sea. Those already at sea should head for a safe landing site. Lightning strikes may injure or kill people and damage electrical equip

Time
9/9/2026, 12:41:03 PM UTC
Coordinates
18.550, -77.298
Data source
jms
Severity
Extreme
Areas
inshore areas of north coast, offshore areas of north coast
Expires
9/9/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC
Source
Meteorological Service, Jamaica

🧰 What to do

Before

  • Know your safe room: basement or interior room, lowest floor
  • Keep phones charged; enable Wireless Emergency Alerts
  • Secure or bring in loose outdoor items

During

  • Tornado warning: go to your safe room, cover your head
  • Lightning: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors — wait 30 min after
  • Hail/wind: stay away from windows; don't shelter under overpasses

After

  • Watch for downed power lines — assume all lines are live
  • Check on neighbors, especially elderly and those with disabilities
  • Photograph damage before temporary repairs

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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