KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is forecasting continued cool temperatures and strong winds as a cold front remains positioned west of the island.

The weather service says the conditions are expected to persist islandwide through Tuesday, with very strong winds affecting northern and south-western parishes, as well as hilly areas elsewhere, particularly on Monday.

For Monday, cloudy conditions are expected, with early morning showers likely across sections of northern parishes and some hilly areas. Very cool temperatures will continue, accompanied by strong winds and gusts that may reach near-gale force across the island.

Maximum temperatures are forecast at 22 degrees Celsius for Kingston and 20 degrees Celsius for Montego Bay on Monday.

Beginning Tuesday, the Meteorological Service says mainly fair and cool conditions are expected across Jamaica, although very strong winds are likely to continue, especially across northern parishes and hilly areas.

On Wednesday, isolated morning showers are forecast for sections of northern parishes, while conditions elsewhere are expected to be mostly cloudy. Cloud cover is anticipated to increase in the afternoon, with widely scattered showers across central and western parishes.

By Thursday, mostly cloudy afternoon and evening conditions are forecast, along with scattered showers and thunderstorms across sections of most parishes.

The Meteorological Service says it will continue to monitor this system and provide updates as necessary.