The Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Kingston and St Andrew, St Thomas, St Catherine, and Clarendon. 

The flash flood warning is effective until  5am tomorrow. 

A trough across the central Caribbean has been producing a large area of unstable weather across Jamaica since this evening.

This system is expected to remain across the area until Sunday while bringing increased rainfall, especially to sections of eastern and south central parishes. 

Observations and rainfall data indicate that moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms have been affecting sections of eastern and south central parishes over the past few hours. 

The forecast is for periods of showers and thunderstorms to continue affecting sections of eastern and south central parishes into tomorrow morning, the Met Service said.

Due to rainfall over the past few days and the resulting ground saturation, flooding and landslides are very likely.

Additionally, fishers and other marine interests should exercise caution as sea conditions will deteriorate due to thunderstorms and strong gusty winds.

A flash flood warning means flooding has been reported or will occur shortly.

Motorists and pedestrians should not attempt to cross flooded roadways or other low-lying areas as strong currents are likely. Residents in low-lying areas should be on the alert for rising waters and be ready to move quickly to higher ground.

The Meteorological Service said it will continue to monitor this system.