The National Weather Service has issued a marine warning starting Monday for the Cayman Islands as a strong cold front approaches the area, bringing with it rough seas.
The Weather Service, in a statement Sunday morning, said the marine warning takes effect from Monday 5 Feb. to Tuesday 6 Feb., and is urging residents to exercise extreme caution over the next couple of days.
“A strong cold-front is expected to enter the Cayman area tomorrow morning with a strong high-pressure system behind the front, over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. As the front moves east of the Cayman Islands, near gale force winds and very rough seas are expected as the pressure gradient increases across the northwest Caribbean,” the statement said.
The Weather Service said residents can expect 4 to 6 foot waves throughout the day on Monday, increasing to 9-13 feet overnight.
Swells of 1 to 3 feet are likely along the south and west coasts.
Waves will increase to 9 to 13 feet throughout Tuesday, decreasing to 8-10 feet by evening.
Swells of 3 to 5 feet are expected along western coasts on Tuesday as well.
The Weather Service said winds will be moderate west to southwest on Monday, with 10-15 knots expected in the early-morning.
“Winds will veer westerly by [Monday] afternoon 15 to 20 knots. Strong to near-gale force west to northwest winds by late evening, 25 to 30 knots,” it said.
On Tuesday, resident can expect strong to near-gale force wind, west to northwest at 25 to 30 knots, with higher gusts in the early morning.
Winds are expected to decrease to 20 to 25 knots by Tuesday evening.
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