Topic: Cayman Islands National Weather Service
Cayman off to a rainy start to 2026
Back to back cold fronts in 2026 have brought cooler temperatures and rain to the Cayman Islands
Major upgrades coming for Cayman’s National Weather Service
Finance Committee approves funding to complete the new National Weather Service building and upgrades to the radar facility.
Cold front brings strong breeze and rough seas
Weather conditions in the Cayman Islands are being influenced by a cold front with has brought rough seas; prompting the weather service to issue a marine watch.
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa south of Jamaica; Cayman likely spared the worst
Rough seas, heavy showers and high winds are expected on Monday as Hurricane Melissa edges within a few hundred miles of the Cayman Islands.
Hurricane Melissa risk reduced for Cayman, but not gone
The risk posed by Hurricane Melissa to the Cayman Islands has fallen, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Caribbean Sea
Forecast models still show wide variations in the expected path of Melissa
Government struggles to maintain early warning systems
A number of sensors that measure sea level, tides, tsunamis, earthquakes and storm surges in the Cayman Islands have been damaged and are no longer transmitting data.
Heavy rain causes roads and airport chaos
Heavy rain and flash floods brought chaos to the airport and parts of George Town on Saturday, 2 Aug., with more rain forecast.
Does the weather affect voter turnout on Election Day?
If the rain is pouring when you look outside your window on Election Day, is that likely to stop you heading down to the polling station to cast your ballot?
Beryl, Helene and Milton retired from list of hurricane names
Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton, each of which impacted the Cayman Islands in various ways, have now had their names consigned to the history books, to be replaced by Brianna, Holly and Miguel.
2024 was Earth’s hottest year on record — and one of Cayman’s wettest
The year 2024 was the hottest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization, and Cayman followed the upward trend.
Tsunami: Mapping the risk
Mitigating Cayman's tsunami danger will involve mapping efforts, public education and getting the islands' tsunami sensor back in operation.
Weather radar to be taken offline for maintenance
Starting Wednesday, the Kearney Gomez Doppler Weather Radar will be down for scheduled maintenance which is expected to last three days.
German firm to upgrade Doppler radar
Leonardo Germany has been awarded a $622,260 contract to upgrade Cayman's Kearney Gomez Doppler Radar, with work scheduled to start immediately.
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.
November cyclone possible for western Caribbean region
The odds of a named storm forming in the western Caribbean Sea are increasing, with the US National Hurricane Center showing a 70% probability of tropical cyclone development over the next seven days.
Forecasters say tropical depression possible as system brews
Forecasters have said a tropical depression could form later this week as a broad area of low pressure looks likely to develop over the southwestern Caribbean Sea in a few days.
Sandbags at the ready as rain threatens to soak saturated ground
Rain is forecast to drench the Cayman Island just a week after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread flooding.
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.
Weather Service warns of potential flooding as system develops
Cayman residents are being advised to prepare for potential flooding later this week as a system in the western Caribbean sea continues to develop.
Flood watch: Cancellations and postponements
A regularly updated segment on the cancellation or postponement of events and the closure of businesses, organsiations and government entities.
Schools closed Monday as public warned to expect flooding
Government schools are to close on Monday and residents have been told to prepare for flooding due to heavy rainfall and high tides, as a system over the northwest Caribbean continues to develop.
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.
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.
Forecasters keep watch over three developing systems
As August comes to a close the weather radar has come to life with three active systems now being monitored by forecasters.
After scorching June, 2024 temperatures head for record levels
Climate experts have suggested that 2024 temperatures are on track to rank this year as the warmest on record as global temperatures maintain its rise and heated oceans continue.
Weather satellite back up after Hurricane Beryl suspension
Cayman's Western Hemisphere satellite imagery on the National Weather Service site has been restored following a temporary suspension in the wake of Hurricane Beryl's passage last week.
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.
Beryl upgraded to Category 4 hurricane
Weather models are predicting that Tropical Storm Beryl could impact Cayman by early Thursday.
Heavy rains, potential flooding expected for Grand Cayman
The National Weather Service has warned of heavy rains and potential flooding starting Thursday night as a tropical wave is expected to enter the western Caribbean.
Floods hit home as Grand Cayman showered with heavy rainfall
Communities on Grand Cayman were hit with severe flooding on Monday, prompting Cayman Islands Regiment reservists to be called in to escort children home from school.
Rainy weather to ease after weekend flight disruptions
Local forecasters says while inclement conditions will continue Monday morning there will be a reduced chance of flooding as scattered showers continue throughout the day.
Weather Service: Rains, flooding to continue
Several areas in Grand Cayman were under flood waters on Saturday afternoon as torrential downpours enveloped the island.
Flood warning issued for low-lying areas
Hazard Management Cayman Islands is urging residents to be extra careful on the roads this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning.
Weather radar back in action just ahead of hurricane season
The Kearney Gomez Doppler Radar is now fully operational, just in time for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Expected rough seas prompt small craft warning for Easter
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft warning for the weekend as a weakening cold front entering the area will cause rough seas over the Easter holiday.
Schools to reopen, road closures extended
Road closures along the waterfront and in West Bay have been extended through to Wednesday as rough sea conditions persist in the Cayman Islands.
Severe weather lashes Cayman
The Red Cross shelter in George Town opened its doors to residents in need of assistance Tuesday as severe weather continued to impact the Cayman Islands.
Marine warning issued ahead of looming cold front
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.
National Weather Service radar awaits repair
Cayman's Doppler radar remains down and it looks unlikely to be up and running in the short term.
Smart tech early flood-warning system in the works
The Hazard Management Cayman Islands team has embarked on a pilot project to create a technology-based early detection warning system to alert the public about potential flooding in urban areas.
Grand Cayman’s highest-ever temperature recorded in 2023
Grand Cayman recorded its hottest day since records began during 2023 when temperatures peaked at 35.3 degrees Celsius (95.5 degrees Fahrenheit) on 21 July.
Tropical disturbance passes Cayman
A tropical disturbance, Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-two, is passing east of the Cayman Islands on Friday.
National Weather Service urges residents to monitor storm
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service say a potential cyclone in the region is unlikely to lead to Cayman being placed under a storm watch or warning, but are nonetheless urging residents to monitor the system's progress.
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.
Cold front brings Christmas breeze
The Christmas breeze has arrived, thanks to a cold front passing over the Cayman area which will last into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Weather radar out of service again
The Kearney Gomez Doppler Radar has been out of service for a week, due to mechanical issues, according to the Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency.
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.
Construction begins on National Weather Service HQ
A new headquarters for the Cayman Islands National Weather Service is about to be built on Lyndhurst Avenue in George Town.
Cayman records hottest September ever
On 1 Sept. the temperature in the Cayman Islands reached a sweltering 34.7°C – making it the hottest September day in recorded history.
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.
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.
Three of five systems become tropical storms
Regional forecasters are monitoring Tropical Storms: Emily, Gert and Franklin which developed over the weekend; in addition to two other potential weather systems.
Two named storms among five Atlantic weather systems
Following a slow start to this year's hurricane season, the Atlantic is becoming much more active, with the US National Hurricane Centre tracking five systems, including two named storms - Emily and Franklin - this weekend.
Effects of Sahara dust cloud expected to dissipate locally
Over the last few days, sunsets in Cayman have been hazy affairs, as the latest Sahara dust cloud passed by.
High humidity causes temperature to feel like 105°F
Members of the public should take all necessary precautions to protect their health as the temperature in the Cayman Islands reaches hazardous highs today, 26 June.
Weather system bringing rain, overcast skies to Cayman
National forecasters say a fleeting weather disturbance will produce overcast skies and scattered showers in Cayman for the next 24 hours.
Hurricane season starts with potential storm
The Atlantic Hurricane Season has officially commenced and already there is a system churning in the Gulf of Mexico which may develop into a short-lived tropical depression or storm as early as Thursday afternoon.
Heavy rains to continue till Friday
Rainfall experienced in Grand Cayman Wednesday morning is expected to continue until at least Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Weather radar part expected later this month
The part needed to get Cayman's Kearney Gomez Doppler Radar operating again is expected to arrive later this month, according to National Weather Service Director General John Tibbetts.
Cold front to bring overcast skies into the weekend
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service says residents can expect overcast skies and moderate-to-heavy, isolated showers into the weekend as a cold front passes through the Cayman area.
Weather radar down again
Cayman's weather radar is offline again following a hardware failure, the National Weather Service has confirmed.
High-pressure system hundreds of miles away felt in Cayman
Local weather forecasters say an anti-cyclone system, which is located over the northern portion of the Bahamas, is expected to continue to produce fresh winds and rough seas across Cayman for the next 10 days.
‘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.
Atlantic hurricane basin goes quiet as season’s end approaches
A combination of increasing cold fronts and an upper-level ridge is helping to suppress storm activity throughout the Caribbean section of the Atlantic hurricane basin.
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 Airways offers change fee waiver
As Cayman keeps close watch on the system developing in the south-eastern Caribbean Sea, Cayman Airways has said it is offering a 'one-time' change...
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.
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.
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...
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.
