Topic: Cayman Compass Storm Centre
Downgraded hurricane forecast still projects above-average season
Forecasters at CSU are now predicting 16 named storms, with 8 becoming hurricanes and three strengthening to ‘major’ hurricane status.
Rain, rough seas for Cayman as Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 develops
Local forecasters are projecting rainfall and rough seas in the Cayman area starting late Wednesday and increasing from Thursday through to the weekend as a system in the central Caribbean Sea Potential Tropical Cyclone Nineteen continues to develop.
Scale of Rafael’s damage apparent on Brac after storm clouds clear
As the rain clouds trailing Hurricane Rafael dissipated and the sun rose on Thursday, the scale of the wind damage the storm had caused on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman became clearer.
Damage and debris but no casualties after Rafael hits Little Cayman
Damage assessments by emergency responders started early on Wednesday morning in the Sister Islands, following a direct hit on Little Cayman by Hurricane Rafael Tuesday night.
Tropical Storm Rafael shifts closer to Cayman Brac, Little Cayman
Tropical Storm Rafael is strengthening and its latest projected path puts it closer to the Sister Islands on Tuesday, forecasters have said.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms southeast of Grand Cayman
Tropical storm Rafael has formed about 395 miles south east of Grand Cayman and is expected to intensify into a hurricane on Tuesday, the US National Hurricane Center has said.
Storm shoppers face long lines, debit card and ATM outages
Shoppers faced long waits and frustration at the tills Monday as a telecoms outage impacted efforts to stock up on supplies ahead of Tropical Storm Rafael.
Storm watch: Closures and cancellations
A regularly updated article on event cancellations and postponements, and businesses, organisations or government entities that will be impacted by the impending storm.
Hurricane watch issued for Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands have been placed under a hurricane watch as of 4:30pm on Sunday as a system developing in the southwest Caribbean strengthens.
Severe weather alert issued ahead of potential tropical depression
The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert ahead of the possible formation of a tropical depression in the southwest Caribbean which is projected to impact the Cayman Islands with heavy rains and winds.
Weather service says more rainfall, possible flooding ahead
Local forecasters are advising the community to expect possible flooding in low-lying areas as an increase in rainfall coupled with higher than normal high tides impact the islands over the coming days.
Forecasters keeping watch as two systems brew
Two systems currently churning in the Atlantic basin have been marked for development in the coming days with forecasters saying one area, located in the central tropical Atlantic, could possibly intensify into a hurricane.
After horror of Helene, survivors eye developing system
Caymanian Anne Rice is counting her blessings after surviving Hurricane Helene's passage over her St. Petersburg, Florida home, but with a potential storm on the horizon she, like many here in Cayman, is gearing up for what could be another hit.
Caymanians in Florida prep for Helene’s approach
Caymanians living in Florida have started hunkering down ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Helene which is expected to become a major hurricane when it makes landfall on Thursday.
Deluge from Helene forces George Town road closures
Major flooding caused by the continued impacts of Hurricane Helene's brush with Cayman has led to the closure of several roads in George Town including Huldah Avenue and Seafarers Way in the vicinity of Burger King Waterfront.
Communities assess damage in wake of wet and windy storm
Cayman's brush with what has now become Tropical Storm Helene left many communities under water on Tuesday, prompting emergency medical evacuations and increased flood-mitigation efforts.
Cayman confronts floods from Helene, as tropical storm warning lifted
Schools, airports, courts and government offices will reopen Wednesday following the passage of Tropical Storm Helene, officials have confirmed.
Cayman prepares for potential flooding
With the threat of severe weather and potential tropical cyclone 9 on Monday, Cayman residents and government agencies kicked into preparation mode ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall.
Airports close as Grand Cayman placed under tropical storm warning
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority said the airports were closed 9pm Monday night, following the departure of the night’s last flight, ahead of the storm's approach.
‘Significant flooding concern’ due to expected heavy rain
Frequent rains with occasional periods of heavy showers along with persistent flooding are expected over the next three days.
Tropical depression could form by next week
Forecasters at the US National Hurricane Center on Thursday noted potential tropical depression development in the coming days.
‘Quiet’ start to September set to change by mid-month
While the last couple of weeks have been the quietest period during a hurricane season in nearly 56 years, forecasters say they expect this lull in storm activity to change by mid-month.
System projected to develop into tropical depression
Forecasters have said a tropical depression could form later this week as a system near the Lesser Antilles moves into more favorable conditions which could encourage further development.
Tropical depression possible in coming days
After a brief lull in activity, forecasters are projecting a tropical wave could develop into a tropical depression by early next week.
Lull in hurricane activity expected heading into September
The Atlantic basin looks set to remain free of hurricane cyclone activity through to month's end, however forecasters say conditions are projected to pick up in early September.
Tropical depression likely to form in coming days
Forecasters say a large area of disturbed weather over the central Atlantic Ocean is projected to develop into a tropical depression early next week.
‘Extremely active’ hurricane season forecast remains
Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project is maintaining its forecast of an "extremely active" period ahead.
System brewing east of Windward Islands
Cayman's National Weather Service says it is monitoring a system located in the eastern Caribbean which is expected to develop slowly, bringing rains near the end of the week.
The issue explained: How we dodged Beryl’s bullet and why we can’t be complacent
The Cayman Compass goes inside the 'cone of uncertainty' to explain how we survived a near miss with Hurricane Beryl and analyse the threats that lie ahead in what promises to be an active and dangerous storm season.
Forecasters increase hurricane projections
Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project has increased its forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season to 25 named storms, 12 hurricanes and six major hurricanes in what is expected to be an 'extremely active' season.
Hurricane Beryl mobilised Cayman Airways team into action
As many hunkered down with loved ones bracing for Hurricane Beryl last week Cayman Airways staffers like Garth Ebanks had to watch from afar and pray for the best for his family and friends on island.
After Beryl, fears for long storm season ahead
Cayman could be facing a “new normal” of more frequent powerful storms with record-breaking early season Hurricane Beryl expected to be the first of up to seven major hurricane in the region this season.
Airports reopen following ‘all clear’
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In photos: Hurricane Beryl hits Cayman
The Compass has compiled a gallery of Hurricane Beryl photos. Check back as more photos are added throughout the day.
All clear for Cayman Islands after Hurricane Beryl
The Cayman Compass team was up through the night bringing live updates on Hurricane Beryl's progress. Here's a look back at how it went.
Dream vacations cut short as tourists flee Hurricane Beryl
The frantic feet of thousands of passengers hurrying to the screening lines at the Owen Roberts International Airport, on Wednesday morning, was an unmistakable sign of a mass exodus in full swing.
Video: Cayman community makes final preparations for Hurricane Beryl
Cayman Islands residents are preparing for the imminent passage of Hurricane Beryl, a major storm expected to pass south of the islands Wednesday night.
Cayman Islands Regiment deploys ahead of Hurricane Beryl
Cayman Islands Regiment reservists and troopers were deployed into the community on Wednesday morning ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Beryl.
Tourists pack evacuation flights as airport closure looms
Tourists and residents were frantically booking last-minute flights out of the Cayman Islands on Tuesday with the territory's two international airports set to close Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Beryl.
‘Worse than Ivan’ – Chilling warning from eastern Caribbean
The first footage out of the eastern Caribbean in the wake of Hurricane Beryl make chilling viewing for those still in the projected path of the “extremely dangerous” early season storm.
Residents urged to make final preparations for hurricane impacts
The latest weather predictions on Hurricane Beryl now suggest that the Cayman Islands could feel its impact starting as early as 7pm Wednesday.
Beryl now a ‘potentially catastrophic’ Category 5 hurricane
Beryl intensified to a Category 5 hurricane with maximum winds of 160 miles per hour on Monday night as the Cayman Islands remained under a Hurricane Alert.
Rainy days ahead as forecasters monitor tropical waves
The Constitution Day long weekend looks likely to be a wet one as thick rains lingered around the Cayman area on Friday, meanwhile forecasters are keeping their eye on a developing system in the region of the Windward Islands which could be an issue next week.
Weather service warns of another potentially stormy weekend
On the heels of an atypically rainy weekend, the National Weather Service is reporting a new storm may be heading toward the Cayman Islands.
Forecasters warn of ‘extremely active’ hurricane season
Forecasters at Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project are holding fast to their projection for an extremely active hurricane season with many as 23 named storms, with winds of 39 miles per hour or higher.
Forecasters warn of 7 major hurricanes this season
Forecasters at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are warning of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, with as many as 13 hurricanes, seven of which they say could become major storms.
Hurricane season to be ‘extremely active’, say forecasters
International forecasters have warned that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be extremely active with nearly 75% more storms in all categories, most of which are expected to make landfall within the Caribbean and mainland US.
Showers forecast as system churns in southwestern Caribbean Sea
The Cayman Islands is expected to see an increase in cloudiness and showers from Tuesday through Sunday as a low pressure system forms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea over the next few days.
Forecasters eye storm headed south of Cayman
Local and regional forecasters are monitoring a tropical disturbance in the eastern Caribbean that is expected to arrive south of the Cayman Islands by the end of the week.
Weather service warns of high winds and rough seas
Strong winds and rough seas are expected across the Cayman Islands over the next few days, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Forecasters warn of developing depression or storm in coming days
Forecasters are projecting an broad area of low pressure located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands to develop into a tropical depression or storm over the next few days.
Tropical depression 15 forms, expected to become major hurricane
Tropical depression 15 has formed the Central Atlantic Ocean Friday morning and weather forecasters are predicting the system to become a major hurricane early next week.
Tropical depression looming in Central Atlantic as Hurricane Lee moves north
Forecasters say a system in the Central Atlantic basin is likely to become a tropical depression over the next day or so as conditions become more favourable for its development.
Hurricane Lee strengthens to Category 4 storm
Hurricane Lee has increased in strength to become a Category 4 storm as it continues to barrel west across the Atlantic, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Lee expected to become Category 5 storm
Local and regional forecasters continue to warn that Hurricane Lee, which is now a major Category 3 storm, is likely to strengthen to Category 5 within the next few days as it continues on a path just north of the Leeward Islands.
Newly formed Hurricane Lee expected to strengthen
After rapidly intensifying from a tropical wave to a tropical storm and now to a hurricane, Lee continues to gain momentum, with regional and local forecasters warning this storm is likely to become a major hurricane in fewer than 48 hours.
Forecasters: Tropical Storm Lee likely to become major hurricane
Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean, and is showing signs of becoming a major hurricane by the end of the week, which has prompted regional forecasters to issue storm warnings for parts of the eastern Caribbean.
Forecasters wary of strong tropical wave off coast of Africa
Although the immediate outlook for the Cayman Islands calls for light winds and slight seas, forecasters are monitoring multiple weather systems in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which is likely to develop into a tropical storm in the coming days.
Expect a busier second half of hurricane season
As the Atlantic hurricane season officially enters its second half, storm activity is beginning to live up to predictions after a slow start.
Caymanians in Florida grateful Idalia left them unscathed
As clean-up operations in parts of Florida continue, Caymanians who felt the brush of Idalia say they are thankful they were unscathed as the Category 4 hurricane passed Wednesday.
Caymanians in Tampa hunker down as Hurricane Idalia approaches
As seasoned hurricane veterans, Anne Rice and Jannet Lawrence know to stock up when the season starts, especially having lived through the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Ivan.
Rough seas generated by Hurricane Idalia lash Cayman coast
Small craft operators are being advised to exercise caution as rough seas generated by Hurricane Idalia battered the Cayman Islands coastline on Tuesday.
Rainfall expected over Cayman area as Tropical Depression 10 intensifies
Scattered showers across the northwest Caribbean associated with Tropical Depression 10 will spread into the Cayman area over the next few days, Cayman's National Weather Service said on Sunday.
Storm activity predicted to impact Cayman next week
A tropical wave which is moving across Central America has caught the eye of local and regional forecasters who say the system could strengthen into a tropical depression next week while passing off Grand Cayman's western coast.
Pressure gradient tightens across Cayman, producing showers
Forecasters say Cayman will continue to see isolated showers for the next 24 hours due to a fleeting pressure gradient that continues to tightening across the country, as Tropical Storm Harold continues to move further in land in Texas.
Forecasters monitor four potential storm systems
The Atlantic hurricane basin is a buzz with storm activity, as forecasters monitor four potential systems that are likely to strengthen in the coming days.
Regiment commander: ‘We are ready for hurricane season’
As forecasters increase their predictions in response to record-warm sea surface temperatures Regiment Commander Lieutenant Colonel Roger Carter says troops stand ready for whatever the season brings.
Residents relying on prayer over hurricane stockpiling
Despite warnings of an above-average storm season in Cayman, people are increasingly reluctant to spend money on stockpiling supplies amid a cost-of-living crisis, according to an informal Compass poll.
Forecasters monitor two systems in central Atlantic Ocean
Forecasters are keeping a weather eye on the horizon, as satellites detect two areas of disturbance in the central Atlantic Ocean which are expected to drifter further west in the coming days.
Mid-season forecast predicts more storms
As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season nears the halfway point, forecasters have increased their predictions in response to record-warm sea surface temperatures, that they say are likely to generate more storms.
Latest storm forecasts predict heightened risk of hurricanes
Both the Met Office and Colorado State University have released updated storm forecasts that predict an above-average Atlantic hurricane season.
New system churning in Atlantic basin
Forecasters are keeping a close watch on a system forming in the central tropical Atlantic which shows potential for development in the coming week.
