A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes, effective until 7:00 A.M Thursday.

The Met Service says the strong tropical wave just west of Jamaica is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms across the country.

It will continue to do so tonight into tomorrow when it drifts farther away from the island.

The forecast is for cloudy skies and occasional showers and thunderstorms to persist across sections of most parishes this evening into tomorrow morning.

Southern and northwestern parishes will experience most of the showers associated with this system.

Additionally, periods of strong gusty winds are projected for both tonight and tomorrow morning, primarily due to the influence of a low-level jet stream and during periods of thunderstorm activity.

Fishers and other marine interests should exercise caution as sea conditions will deteriorate.

A flash flood watch means that flash flooding is possible, and residents are advised to take precautionary measures and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a warning is issued.