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Weather radar undergoing repairs, days after major upgrade
The public were told the radar would be taken offline between 14 Nov. and 31 Dec. 2025 and the $662,000 upgrade would incorporate the latest technological advancements.
Work continues on Cayman Islands storm surge model by NOAA
Budget cuts at NOAA and the US National Weather Service may hinder the amount of effort they are able to put into producing the model.
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.
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.
Regiment assists with school drop-offs in flood-hit areas
The Cayman Islands Regiment has been enlisted to assist the Education Ministry to get children living in flood prone areas home safely when schools close on Monday afternoon.
Cayman’s soaring temperatures and scant rainfall spell prolonged heatwave
Cayman's temperatures have been soaring near maximum recorded thresholds in recent weeks and it appears the scorching heat will not let up any time soon as rainfall projections remain relatively low for the coming weeks.
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.
Tropical wave nears Cayman with rainshowers
Cayman Islands residents should monitor a tropical wave projected to approach the islands in coming days.
Storm strengthens to hurricane, tracks away from Cayman
Hurricane Michael strengthened and continued its trajectory northward on Monday, tracking away from the Caribbean and toward the southeastern United States. Michael was classified as a Category 1 hurricane as of 10 a.m. Cayman time on Monday, when its maximum sustained winds were measured at 75 mph.
Tropical wave brings heavy rain to Cayman
A tropical wave passed over Cayman on Tuesday, causing heavy afternoon rains and flooded streets.
Weekend downpour puts Cayman over 30-year rainfall average
Nearly two inches of rain was recorded at Owen Roberts International Airport Sunday evening as an thunderstorm swept through Grand Cayman and lasted into the night. More rain arrived late Monday morning.
Rainy weekend expected for Cayman
Cayman is expected to be inundated with rain over the next few days, with storms anticipated through Friday and on-and-off showers possible for Saturday and Sunday.
