Update: 5 April, 4pm:
Seas are forecast to remain rough overnight, with wave heights of 4-6 feet, according to the latest bulletin from the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
There is a 30% chance of rain, and temperatures will fall to the low 70s.
“Small craft should exercise caution over open water,” according to the NWS.
Over the next 24 hours, the forecast is for “moderate to fresh winds and rough seas over the Cayman area”.
For tomorrow, there remains a 30% chance of showers, with expected wave heights of 3 to 5 feet, and winds east-to-northeast at 15 to 20 knots.
Original:
A small craft marine warning remains in effect while forecasters monitor a weakening cold front east of the Cayman area, which has been supporting rough seas and strong winds.
In a 7am weather bulletin, issued on Sunday, 4 April, forecasters called for wave heights from 5 to 7 feet, and winds of 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.
“A high pressure over the [southeastern] US will continue to support fresh winds and rough seas for the next 24 to 36 hours,” reads the weather bulletin issued by the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
In its mid-day forecast, which is valid through Monday, 5 April, forecasters said isolated showers had been detected by radar.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers, and temperatures in the low 80s.
Rough weather conditions have been caused by a cold front to the east of the Cayman area, which is expected to be gone by Wednesday.
Monday’s forecast is calling for wave heights of 4 to 6 feet and winds of 10 to 15 knots.
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