Marine vessels are being advised to exercise caution, especially along the west coast, as Cayman experiences rough seas this weekend, National Weather Service meteorologist Shamal Clarke said.
Clarke, in response to Cayman Compass queries on Saturday, said nor’wester conditions “in terms of wind direction” can be expected.
However, he said, those winds are not strong and “as such, we will not be experiencing a strong ‘nor’wester’, per se, with the typically cool fresh breeze”.
“Winds are currently northwesterly about 10 to 15 knots with some stronger gusts and, as a result, the west coast is experiencing rough seas with wave height of 4-6 feet along with some swells,” he explained in the emailed response.
A small craft advisory is in effect, he added.
The seas along the west coast, Clarke said, are expected to remain rough all through Saturday night and start improving from Sunday morning.
Saturday afternoon’s forecast said scattered thunderstorms are expected as a cold front moves across the Cayman area.
“Moderate northwesterly winds with strong gusts are also expected in association with the passage of the cold front, which is expected to move east of our area by [Saturday] evening,” it added.
Overnight, Cayman can expect cloudy to overcast skies with a 20% chance of showers.
Temperatures will fall to the low 70s °F.
Winds will continue to be northwesterly at 10 to 15 knots.
“Seas will be moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet and swells of 1 to 3 feet are likely along the north and west coast. Small craft should continue to exercise caution,” the forecast advised.
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