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  <identifier>2.49.0.0.388.0.JM.260916210327.i2PaUtIoxqAwaLlW9Mi8</identifier>
  <sender>NMCforecaster@metservice.gov.jm</sender>
  <sent>2026-09-16T16:03:27-05:00</sent>
  <status>Actual</status>
  <msgType>Alert</msgType>
  <scope>Public</scope>
  <info>
    <language>en-JM</language>
    <category>Met</category>
    <event>Strong Wind and Large Waves Advisory</event>
    <urgency>Future</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <effective>2026-09-16T16:03:27-05:00</effective>
    <onset>2026-09-16T18:00:00-05:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-09-17T17:00:00-05:00</expires>
    <senderName>Meteorological Service of Jamaica</senderName>
    <description>The Meteorological Service has issued a Strong Wind and Large Wave Advisory for offshore Morant Bank area and offshore Pedro Bank area. Sustained wind speeds of 20-25 knots and wave heights up to 2 metres are expected.

Sea conditions for small boats will become dangerous. Take extra precautions if you go to sea.

Stay informed</description>
    <web>http://metservice.gov.jm/</web>
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