Topic: Hurricane Ian
Fiona, Ian retired from list of storm names
Fiona and Ian are the latest storm names to be retired from the World Meteorological Organization's rotating list for the Atlantic Hurricane basin.
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.
As storms reshape the coastline, how can Cayman protect its beaches?
Surging seas from passing Hurricane Ian retreated and resettled to reveal a slightly altered coastline around Grand Cayman.
Hurricane Ian causes residual damage to local trees
More than a week after Hurricane Ian brushed past Grand Cayman, many trees along the island's shoreline are still showing impacts from the storm, with some entirely covered with dead and dying leaves.
‘Critical appeal’ for blood as Hurricane Ian aftermath impacts local supply
The Cayman Islands Blood Bank has issued a "critical appeal" for Type O negative blood Tuesday as it asked all eligible individuals to donate immediately.
Church starts donation drive for hurricane-struck Cuba
As Cuba struggles to recover from being struck by Hurricane Ian on Tuesday, a Cayman Islands church has begun accepting donations to help people in need on that island.
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.
More than 1,000 turtle hatchlings rescued, released ahead of Ian
The Department of Environment turtle team is assessing the impact of Hurricane Ian on local turtle nests along the shoreline after associated sea surges battered the coastline.
Boil Water Notice lifted for Rum Point
Water Authority-Cayman has lifted its Boil Water Notice for its customers in the Rum Point area.
Cayman Airways cancels Tampa Bay flights
Cayman Airways announced the cancellation of its Tampa flights KX204 and KX205, both scheduled for Thursday.
Navy crew aids post Hurricane Ian recovery
An emergency response crew from the British Navy spent the day in Grand Cayman Tuesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Waterfront restaurants stay closed as rough seas lash coast
Several waterfront restaurants remained closed Tuesday as waves driven by Hurricane Ian continued to pound Grand Cayman's coastline.
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 Ian compounds erosion on Seven Mile Beach
Hurricane Ian, which sideswiped the Cayman Islands Monday, has brought large sea surges that have hammered Seven Mile Beach, a long swathe of which had already been severely eroded.
Caymanian family evacuates home in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian
For Rebecca Cahajla, the feeling was all too familiar when she saw the predictions for the Hurricane Ian track into Florida. So she got her family out.
Cayman escapes the worst after close call with Hurricane Ian
The Cayman Islands survived a glancing blow from Hurricane Ian Monday, as the storm passed offshore bringing fierce winds and high seas but causing little lasting damage.
In photos: Hurricane Ian
Clean-up teams are in action across Cayman, after Hurricane Ian brought flooding and high sea surges to parts of the islands.
Video: Waves from Hurricane Ian batter Cayman
Surging seas battered Grand Cayman's south coast Monday morning, as Hurricane Ian passed close to the island.
Hurricane Ian: All clear issued for Cayman
The following is the blog of live updates from the Compass as Hurricane Ian approached the Cayman Islands, passed close to Grand Cayman and then headed north toward Cuba and the Florida coast.
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.
