The official date of hurricane season in Jamaica is June 1 – November 30. Although there is no guarantee that a tropical storm or hurricane will occur during this time, it is typically the time when Jamaica experiences the highest level of rainfall particularly in the month of May and October-November. Thanks to satellite weather forecasts, adequate hurricane warnings provide ample time for preparation, be it for the impending hurricane or evacuation. Ironically, this time is usually also associated with some of the nicest beach days on the island and the best conditions for visibility throughout the year when scubadiving.
Useful websites for weather updates and hurricane predictions are:
Jamaica’s Meteorological Service
www.metservice.gov.jm
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
www.odpem.org
Weather Underground (Tropical Report)
www.wunderground.com
Weather Channel
www.weather.com