Topic: high tides
Cold front drives high tides and surge along Cayman coast
Powerful tidal surges and unusually rough seas pounded Cayman’s coastline over the weekend, disrupting marine activity and creating dramatic scenes, as Cayman feels the effects of its fourth cold front of the year.
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.
MRCU warns of increased mosquito activity
After declaring a win over the mosquito population last month the Mosquito Research and Control Unit is now advising the public to prepare for a potential resurgence in mosquito activity by early October.
King tides flooding low-lying areas
Higher-than-normal tides has led to flooding in low-lying coastal areas, such as North Sound Estates.
Two ‘king tides’ expected in early 2020
The Department of Environment is appealing to Cayman Islands residents to help document the incidences of ‘king tides’ – much higher-than-normal tidal surges – that are expected early this year.
