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- Tropical Storm Ida

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:12:35 -0500

Ida has formed and is moving NW at 14mph with max winds of 40mph. TS Ida is affecting Jamaica with showers, thunderstorms, flooding and landslides.

A flash flood warning is in effect for western and central parts of Jamaica and flash flood watch in other sections.

It has been raining constantly since yesterday evening (Wednesday), with light to medium showers and occasionally heavy showers.

About 80mm of rain was recorded this morning at 8am.

Some roads have become impassable due to flooding. (impassable roads)

Landslides were also reported. (landslides)

(radar image)

More rain is expected into Friday. (more rain)

Stay safe!

Mr. K. Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk P.O.

- - - 2021 Hurricane Season - - -

- Rain on the way.

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:12:54 -0500

Hello!

A strong tropical wave is currently South of Jamaica and an increase in rainfall is forecasted for tonight into tomorrow and possibly on Friday. The disturbance currently at time of writing has 80% chance of forming into a Tropical Depression in the next 5 days.

Strong gusty winds, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall is forecasted.

Be safe out there.

Mr. Krishna Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk.

- Grace has left us.

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:55:14 -0500

Hello!

Tropical Storm Grace has passed and left us with lots of water, uprooted trees, broken power lines, damaged roads, flooded communities etc.

The northern parishes got the brunt of the winds and torrential rain.

We recorded about 10.4 inches of rain in the South and more is expected in the afternoon.

Shelters were opened to facilitate persons in flooded areas.

The power went out in my area about 7pm, and came back about 11pm when the rain and winds eased a bit.

Storm drenches eastern Jamaica

Fallen trees reduced sections of Junction Road to a crawl

Flooding in St Thomas, damage in St Mary

Tropical Storm warning lifted, major flooding reported

(wind history map for TS Grace)

Mr. K. Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk P.O.

- TS Grace, lots of rain.

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:11:15 -0500

The center of Tropical Storm Grace is currently 7miles away from Montego Bay,

it is moving at 15mph to the West.

Most of Jamaica is experiencing torrential downpours with small gusts of winds.

Roads in Kingston and northern parishes are flooded and some areas are impassable due to uprooted trees.

Blocked roads

Several communities without electricity

Mr. K. Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk P.O.

- Tropical Storm Grace

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:11:41 -0500

Good day everyone.

Jamaica is now under Tropical Storm Warning, which means tropical storm conditions are expected within 36hrs or less.

TS Grace is expected to produce 4 to 6 inches of rain according to the MetService.

Grace is moving West at 16mph with maximum winds of 45mph (72km/h).

Some northern parishes had some rain last night and more is expected along with Tropical Storm force winds with possible flooding and landslides.

In the South we have overcast conditions and are waiting for the rain to arrive.

(windy.com radar view)

Mr. K. Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk P.O.

- Grace is on the way.

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:03:46 -0500

Hello!

Prayers for Haiti as Tropical Depression Grace is currently moving over the disaster area. Flooding is possible.

Grace is forecasted to be a Tropical Storm by Tuesday, August 17 and will be passing North of Jamaica.

We are currently under a Tropical Storm watch. Rain is expected to arrive here by Monday night. We should watch out for Flash Flooding from this storm.

More updates later.

Mr. K. Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk.

- Elsa moving away.

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2021 19:22:23 -0400

The center of Elsa is now on the coast of Cuba. The bands extend out over Jamaica.

Tropical Storm Warning will soon be lifted for Jamaica.

Flooding has been reported in most parishes.

(Radar image)

Rivers and gullies are overflowing and some roads are flooded.

Sandy Gully - Jamaica Gleaner

Flooding in various areas.

Stay safe!

Mr. K. Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk P.O.

- Elsa has slowed down.

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2021 09:23:42 -0500

At 8am EDT, Tropical Storm Elsa is moving NNW at 13mph, with winds of 65mph. Elsa is moving between the Northeast end of Jamaica and Southwest end of Haiti.

Haiti is getting more of the winds while Jamaica is getting most of the rain.

There are reports of flooding in sections of Kingston, reports from other parishes will come in soon.

(Screenshot from windy.com app.)

In Clarendon, it's been raining since 10pm Saturday night.

We are expecting more rain going forward.

Stay safe!

Mr. Krishna Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk.

- Elsa on the way!

By Krishna Maragh <krishmar4 at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:16:26 -0500

Hello!

Hurricane Elsa is on the way! At time of writing, Elsa is a Category 1 Hurricane West at 30MPH with max winds of 85MPH. Elsa's forecasted path takes it between the South West End of Haiti and the North East section of Jamaica.

Jamaicans are urged to prepare for this hurricane as the track may change as it gets closer to the island.

Most of the winds are North of the center of the Hurricane.

Barbados, Grenada and other islands are reporting damages caused by Hurricane Elsa.

Be prepared and stay safe!

Mr. Krishna Maragh

Clarendon Distillers Ltd.

Monymusk.

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