Jamaica: all warning channels
Jamaica in North America (Caribbean). Waarning tracks 19 warning categories for Kingston and the surrounding area, from Meteorological Service of Jamaica and Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
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Country facts
- capitalKingston
- regionNorth America · Caribbean
- risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, drought, earthquake, tsunami, coastal
- languagesen
Official warning authorities
- meteoMeteorological Service of Jamaica
- civilOffice of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)
Warning categories for Jamaica
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Earthquake Alertsearthquakes, aftershocks and shaking
- Tsunami Warningstsunami watches, advisories and evacuation
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Jamaica?
Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Jamaica?
19 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Drought Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Earthquake Alerts, Tsunami Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Cities in Jamaica
Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.