Topic: 2022 Atlantic hurricane season
Year in Review: Two major storms mar weaker than predicted hurricane season
With 2022 drawing to an end, the Cayman Compass takes a look back at the Atlantic hurricane season, which saw the islands escape relatively unscathed from a brush with Hurricane Ian, in what was otherwise a less active than anticipated season.
‘Rare’ hurricane season comes to an end
On Wednesday 30 Nov., the Atlantic hurricane season came to its official end. However, the season’s storm activity ended abruptly some two weeks prior, leaving the season overall as weaker than forecast.
Hurricane warnings issued for Florida and Bahamas
Hurricane watches have been issued for Florida and the northern Bahamas as Tropical Storm Nicole continues to strengthen as it heads directly towards those areas.
Subtropical storm Nicole prompts warnings for Bahamas and US
The development of subtropical storm Nicole has caused regional forecasters to issue severe weather warnings for the northern islands of the Bahamas and parts of Florida.
System over central Caribbean likely to develop into tropical depression
US National Hurricane Centre forecasters have said a system over the central Caribbean Sea looks likely to develop into a tropical depression by early next week.
Weather system inches closer to central Caribbean
Regional and local weather forecasters are urging residents to monitor a broad area of low pressure off the coast of Guyana that continues to develop as it slowly drifts into the central Caribbean.
Forecasters monitoring various weather systems
After a nearly two-week lull, activity in the Atlantic hurricane basin has increased as forecasters monitor three separate areas of potential storm development.
Cold front expected to bring showers
Forecasters say a weak cold front on the horizon is likely to extend cloudy skies and scattered showers into the weekend across the Cayman area.
Next two weeks may bring biggest storm threat
Hurricane Ian may have brushed Cayman but that does not mean the threat is over for the year.
Caymanian fears for family in Florida as Ian makes landfall
As Cayman breathed a sigh of relief that Hurricane Ian had skirted the islands, bringing only minor damage to coastal properties, Caymanian Lenny Verhoeven anxiously watched the hurricane's progress as it headed towards her family - and old hometown - in Florida.
Post-Hurricane Ian clean-up under way
For most of Grand Cayman’s near 80,000 residents, it was business as usual today, 27 Sept., even though fewer than 24 hours prior the jurisdiction was under full lockdown while Hurricane Ian brushed the southwestern coastline.
Hurricane warning remains as Cayman tracks Tropical Storm Ian’s nearing path
Tropical Storm Ian moved closer to Grand Cayman late Sunday afternoon, although its maximum sustained wind speed had dropped to 45mph, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Gov’t, Opposition unite for storm prep as Cayman readies for Ian
After a tumultuous week politically, legislators worked in tandem Saturday to help constituents prepare for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian.
Full activation of National Emergency Operations Centre expected Sunday
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is set to be fully activated on Sunday afternoon in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian.
Shopping frenzy triggered by approaching storm
From supermarkets to hardware stores, gas stations to liquor stores, long queues of shoppers in a hurry to gather last-minute supplies were an unmistakable sign a storm is on the horizon.
Shelter calls for volunteers ahead of approaching storm
The Cayman Islands Humane Society has issued a call for volunteers to foster animals ahead of the arrival of what is expected to be hurricane Ian.
Grand Cayman under hurricane warning as Ian expected to intensify rapidly
A hurricane warning remains in effect for Grand Cayman, as Tropical Storm Ian continues on its path through the Caribbean Sea.
Tropical Storm Ian forecast to hit Cayman as hurricane on Sunday
Tropical Storm Ian has formed and is currently 680 miles east-south-east of Grand Cayman, the US National Hurricane Center has said in a Friday night advisory.
Cayman warned of ‘potential severe weather’
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service continues to monitor a strong tropical wave which has entered the Caribbean Sea, along a path that could see it travel south of the Cayman Islands within the next five days.
Forecasters monitor strengthening tropical wave
With forecasters monitoring multiple storm systems, of varying strengths, in the Atlantic hurricane basin, the Cayman Islands National Weather Service is warning residents to stay alert ahead of expected rough weather next week.
Rough weather on the horizon as tropical wave approaches
Local and regional forecasters continue to monitor Hurricane Fiona, Tropical Depression Eight and a third tropical wave, as they progress across different parts of the Atlantic hurricane basin.
TS Fiona and two new systems churn in Atlantic basin
Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to make its way over the Leeward Islands later on Friday night with gradual strengthening expected over the weekend, the US National Hurricane Center in Miami has said.
Passing showers drench Cayman while storm brews in Atlantic
Forecasters say a passing tropical wave is expected to drench Cayman in approximately half-an-inch of rain, accompanied by the occasional rumble of thunder.
2022 hurricane season marks least active start in 30 years
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season marked its halfway point today, 1 Sept., with its slowest start in 40 years, despite predictions for above-average storm activity.
Four weather systems in Atlantic
After a quiet start to the hurricane season, meteorologists now are monitoring multiple weather systems in the Atlantic, including one with a 70% chance...
Rough weather on the horizon
Regional and local forecasters continue to warn of a pending storm on the horizon, which is expected to drift into the Cayman area by next week Tuesday.
Scattered thundershowers continue as system crosses Caribbean
Forecasters say residents across Cayman can continue to expect scattered thundershowers for the next 24 hours, as a weather system makes its way over the islands.
Third system being monitored by forecasters
After a relatively quiet couple of weeks forecasters are now keeping a close watch on three weather systems churning in the central and eastern tropical Atlantic basin.
Revised forecast still calls for above-average hurricane season
Despite a slow start to the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters have maintained their predictions of above-average storm activity for the remaining four months.
Weather experts to test impact of 100,000 possible hurricanes on Cayman
Extensive seabed mapping data will enable Cayman Islands authorities to predict the likely impact of almost any hurricane, Hazard Management officials believe.
Forecasters: Hurricane development shifted to Monday
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, have revised their predictions about a tropical disturbance which has now entered the south-central Caribbean Sea.
Forecasters: First hurricane of the season expected for Saturday
Forecasters are monitoring a weather system in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, which is likely to develop into Hurricane Bonnie, which would make it the first hurricane of the 2022 season.
Three tropical systems in Atlantic
Forecasters are currently monitoring three tropical systems across the Atlantic hurricane basin.
Tropical depression likely to form near Windward Islands this week
US National Hurricane Center forecasters are predicting the formation of a tropical depression this week, one of two systems being monitored.
The system does not...
System forms over southwestern Caribbean Sea
Forecasters say slow development is possible this week for a weather system located over the southwestern Caribbean Sea.
Two systems on the radar as hurricane season begins
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has kicked off, with two systems being tracked intently by local and regional forecasters.
Hurricane season could fuel ‘monster storms’
On Wednesday, 1 June, residents across Cayman, the wider Caribbean, US, and South and Central America must start the annual six-month watch in anxious anticipation brought on by the uncertainty of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Forecasters watching low pressure area expected in Gulf of Mexico
A broad area of low pressure is expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five days.
If it becomes organized, it...
Seven year streak of pre-season storm activity to end
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is poised to end a seven-year streak of preseason storm activity, as forecasters say no developments are expected ahead of the season's 1 June start.
NOAA calls for above-average hurricane season
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted another above-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2022, making it the seventh consecutive year of such a prediction.
Three areas being monitored for storm development
The National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, is monitoring three areas of disturbances, each of which pose varying chances of development during the next five days.
Weather radar won’t be ready for hurricane season
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service said prolonged supply chain issues continue to hamper repairs to the Doppler radar, and therefore the instrument will not be operational in time for the 1 June start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
First tropical wave of 2022 hurricane season detected
The first tropical wave of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has been detected by satellite imagery a little more than 100 miles off the southern coast of the West Africa, some 23 days before the official 1 June start of the season.
Forecasters call for above-average 2022 hurricane season
In its initial preseason forecast for 2022, Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project has predicted an above-average hurricane season.
