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Wednesday, July 10, 2013 | 3:27 PMKINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica could begin feeling effects of Tropical Storm Chantal as early as tonight as the system passes in the vicinity of the island either as a tropical wave or tropical cyclone, the Meteorological Service says. A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the island as a weakening Chantal moves quickly westward and could pass close to the island’s eastern coastline.The main threat at this time is for outbreaks of heavy showers and thunderstorms to develop over the island, starting with eastern parishes, during the course of tonight and into Thursday. Some flash flooding is, therefore, possible over eastern parishes, the Met Service says. Periods of strong, gusty winds are also possible in thunderstorms. Marine operators should remain on alert due to unfavourable sea conditions through Thursday.
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Tropical Storm Chantal could affect eastern parishes tonight
