Weather system in Caribbean strengthens, tropical storm warning issued for Jamaica

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A weather system in the south-central Caribbean is expected to strengthen this week. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica, and a hurricane watch is in effect for the Cayman Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system, located about 345 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica, has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. It is moving north at 7 mph and is expected to become a tropical storm on Monday. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in Jamaica and southern Cuba, with totals of up to nine inches in some areas. Florida and parts of the southeastern U.S. may also experience heavy rains later in the week.


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