Met Service: Expect Hazy/Drier Conditions This Week Due to Saharan Dust
Jamaica and neighbouring Caribbean nations are currently being impacted by a persistent Saharan dust cloud, a weather phenomenon expected to linger throughout the week.
As a result, the Meteorological Service (Met Service) has issued guidance to the public, informing them of the anticipated hazy and drier conditions that lie ahead.
According to the latest forecast provided by the Met Service on Tuesday at 4pm, the Saharan dust is projected to reach its zenith over Jamaica on Thursday and Friday.
This annual occurrence, known as the Saharan air layer, typically impacts the region during the periods of June to August and December to March.
It is renowned for reducing visibility and exacerbating respiratory challenges among the population.
To mitigate potential health risks, the Met Service has offered recommendations for individuals sensitive to air pollutants. These include minimizing outdoor exposure, maintaining proper hydration, and utilizing face masks when necessary.
The Met Service’s Tuesday evening weather forecast outlines the upcoming conditions:
– Wednesday morning: Anticipate fair yet hazy weather.
– Wednesday afternoon: Isolated showers and the potential for thunderstorms are predicted in western parishes. Otherwise, expect fair and hazy conditions. Windy conditions are anticipated along the southern coast.
– Thursday: Isolated afternoon showers are projected for southwestern parishes. The day is otherwise expected to be fair and hazy, with windy conditions along the northern coast.
– Friday: Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for western parishes and elevated areas. Otherwise, the day is set to be fair and hazy.
– Saturday: The outlook calls for widely scattered afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms across central and western parishes, accompanied by a hazy atmosphere.
In addition to the Saharan dust, the Met Service is closely monitoring several regional weather features.
Among these are a tropical wave approaching the eastern Caribbean and another tropical wave located across the western Caribbean.
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