Topic: National Weather Service
Cayman sees a shift to a wetter weather pattern
After months of less than average rainfall, there has been a noticeable shift towards more typical rainy season conditions in Grand Cayman.
Hectic hurricane season makes Grand Cayman the wettest since 2005
Grand Cayman had the wettest wet season in 19 years, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Doppler radar set for upgrade by National Weather Service
With the hurricane season now winding down the National Weather Service has embarked on a mission to upgrade a number of its capabilities including upgrading the aging Kerney Gomez doppler radar in East End.
Flood advisory issued for Cayman amid developing weather system
Cayman's National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory, as well as a small craft warning, commencing this Wednesday and Thursday in anticipation on potential impacts from a developing weather system in the region.
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.
Overnight arrival of tropical wave expected
The National Weather Service is predicting a tropical wave will approach the Cayman Islands overnight, shortly after 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.
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.
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.
After delays, Cayman’s weather radar repairs set to commence
After months of waiting, work on repairing Cayman's weather radar is expected to begin as early as next week, just ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Premier focuses on Cayman’s hurricane readiness at US conference
With the kickoff of the 2024 hurricane season two months away, Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly says she has prioritised the islands’ emergency readiness, increasing hurricane shelter space and improving support to vulnerable communities during disasters.
Sister Islands take a beating in storm
Damage is being assessed on Cayman Brac after a night of rough seas wreaked havoc, with Little Cayman also getting battered.
Near-gale-force winds expected across Cayman
The cooler temperatures Cayman has been experiencing over the past few days are likely to continue next week as a cold front moves into the area, bringing near-gale force winds and possibly up to 11-feet waves, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Cold front draws near
Forecasters say a cold front looming on the horizon will likely enter the Cayman area by Thursday morning.
Cruise ships diverted to Spotts as rough seas build
Cruise ships were diverted to the Spotts cruise terminal on Wednesday as rough seas began to churn along the waterfront fueled by a stationary front over the Cayman area.
National Weather Service: Expect extreme heat in months ahead
There will be no respite from the excessive heat experienced in July, according to the latest statistics from the National Weather Service.
Tropical depression forecast to become a hurricane
A tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean is likely to become a hurricane in a few days, according to the US National Hurricane Center.
Weather radar back in action
The National Weather Service's radar, which has been out of commission for two months, is back up and running again.
Rush to repair radar before hurricane season
The problem with Cayman's weather radar, which has been down since March, has been identified and a replacement part has been ordered, according to National Weather Service Director General John Tibbetts.
Forecasters say tropical storm likely to form as system strengthens
Forecasters have said a system called potential Tropical Cyclone One, located near the Yucatan Peninsula and the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico, is set to become a tropical storm later on Friday.
Tropical wave drenches Grand Cayman
A tropical wave which is interacting with an upper-level system over Grand Cayman has produced thundershowers that have drenched the island in more than an inch of rainfall.
Small craft warning in effect for Christmas day
A small craft warning is set to be in effect starting the afternoon of Friday, 25 Dec. due to a cold front over the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Weather Service.
Stormy conditions likely to continue
The stormy conditions experienced in Cayman over the past few days are likely to continue over the weekend and into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Mid-level trough brings showers, thunder
The National Weather Service has said residents can expect showers and thunder over the next 24 hours as a mid-level trough associated with the passage of a tropical wave over the Northwest Caribbean affects the Cayman area.
Tropical wave causes power outage and flooding
A tropical wave moving across the Cayman area on Saturday has downed powerlines in at least 99 locations and left some five thousand people without electricity. The system is also supporting thundershowers that have caused localised flooding throughout parts of George Town and Savanah.
Rough seas rock Cayman Aggressor
Passengers aboard the Cayman Aggressor liveaboard yacht got a rude awakening Saturday as a sudden overnight surge kicked up choppy seas along the coastline.
Weather system brings rough waves
A high-pressure system over the Cayman area will continue to fuel strong winds and rough seas throughout the next several days.
Stronger, slower storms linked to climate change
While the link between climate change and hurricane intensity is not yet ‘settled science’, weather experts say there is evidence that the phenomenon will lead to stronger, slower storms in future.
Savannah residents learn how to assist in emergencies
The newest members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduated last week from the programme at the Bodden Town Civic Centre.
Cayman experiences dry year and a half
The Cayman Islands built up a rainfall deficit of 6.21 inches over an 18‑month period, according to data provided by the National Weather Service.
Tropical wave nears Cayman on Friday
A tropical wave south of Puerto Rico is expected to move into the Cayman area Friday evening, bringing scattered showers through Friday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Fishing tournament postponed due to rough seas
Organisers of the Burger King Big Fish tournament, scheduled for this weekend, announced Wednesday that the event has been postponed because of unfavourable weather.
Windy weather to continue through Wednesday
Fresh to strong northeasterly winds and rough seas will continue Wednesday as a stationary front lingers over the Cayman area and its associated high pressure system builds over the eastern U.S.
2018 rainfall 20 percent below average
Weather records show that 2018 was a dry year for Grand Cayman, with rainfall measured at Owen Roberts International Airport more than 20 percent below normal.
Cruise ships skip Cayman amid high seas
High seas and windy weather in George Town on Tuesday led to four cruise ships missing their scheduled stops, and sent the one ship that did arrive to Spotts Dock.
Cold front on the way
Cayman appears to be in for some early “Christmas breezes” as a cold front is forecast to move into the northwestern Caribbean Thursday.
Isaac remnants to drench Cayman
The remnants of Tropical Storm Isaac are expected to drench the Cayman Islands over the next two days, with the rain starting to decrease Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Weather service strives to restore radio broadcasts
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service is still attempting to repair the damage from a lightning strike last year that knocked its public radio broadcasts off the air.
National Weather Service: 2018 hurricane season prediction
As we approach the onset of the 2018 hurricane season, we pause to take time to look back at the 2017 hurricane season before looking at the 2018 prediction.
Weather Service’s December education program tackles cold fronts
Although the Cayman Islands have a tropical marine climate, we are in a unique position of being far enough north to be affected by cold fronts during the winter months.
Tropical system moves on after wet weekend
The sun shone over the Cayman Islands again Sunday, following two days of drenching rains and strong winds from Tropical Depression 18, which developed into Tropical Storm Philippe over the weekend.
Prison building ‘beyond repair’ after lightning strike
A Sept. 27 lightning strike at Northward Prison has left the facility’s main supply storage building “beyond repair,” officials confirmed Tuesday.
NOAA predicts ‘above average’ hurricane season
Maryland’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above-average hurricane season this year with between 11 and 17 named storms, five to nine hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.
High waves, debris block roads in George Town
Northwesterly winds brought high waves and road closures to Grand Cayman on Tuesday. The cold front, coming from the eastern United States and moving over the Yucatan, began Monday and was expected to persist through Tuesday , according to the Weather Service.
Cayman experiences driest, one of hottest years on record
Grand Cayman experienced the driest and one of the hottest years on record in 2016, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service. Data from Owen Roberts International Airport indicated rainfall at less than half the 30-year average of 56.2 inches.
Rough seas send cruise ship to Spotts; another bypasses island
The normally sleepy Spotts cruise terminal was a hive of activity on Sunday as rough seas in George Town harbor forced the MSC Armonia to drop anchor in calmer waters off the southern coast. The ship is ferrying 2,163 passengers, according to the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands.
Rough seas expected this week
Boaters should watch for rough seas for at least the next five days as winds from the east to northeast kick up rough waves. The National Weather Service has issued a small craft warning through the week as forecasters predict seas of 6 to 8 feet Tuesday and 5 to 7 feet Wednesday.
Small craft warning issued for weekend
Weather forecasters say 15 to 20 knot winds and rough seas will continue through the weekend. Gusty winds will be coming from the east to northeast. Pirates Week organizers say they do not expect the weather to impact festivities on the George Town waterfront this weekend.
UPDATED 1PM: Tropical depression ‘likely’ to form
A cold front from the north and a possible tropical depression to the south are combining to bring high winds and rough seas to Grand Cayman this week, according to the National Weather Service. Weather Service forecaster Gilbert Miller said winds of 15 to 20 knots will likely begin overnight Wednesday or early Thursday.
Wind, rough seas ahead this week
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning boaters to use caution this week as seas will likely be 4 to 6 feet with winds up to 15 or 20 knots until the weekend.
Tropical Storm Matthew could be named tonight, enter Caribbean this week
A tropical wave situated 1,100 miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands Monday is gathering strength as it moves toward the Caribbean.
Tropical wave expected to bring rain this week
A tropical wave in the Eastern Caribbean is headed toward Cayman and will likely bring rain and some wind to the islands this week, according to forecasters at the Cayman Islands Weather Service and the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
UPDATE – Tropical storm watch cancelled
Tropical storm watch remains for Grand Cayman, cancelled for Sister Islands
UPDATE – Tropical Storm Earl staying south of Cayman
A strong tropical wave will pass by the Cayman Islands Monday night, and forecasters predict the system will likely turn into a tropical depression in the next 48 hours.
Tropical wave passing to the south
A tropical wave passing south of the Cayman Islands will bring clouds and showers before the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Tropical wave will bring wet, windy weekend to Cayman
Forecasters expect a tropical wave to pass south of Cayman over the weekend, bringing several inches of rain, thunder and high winds.
High winds, seas forecast for weekend
Forecasters advise boaters to exercise caution over the weekend as strong winds are likely to produce choppy seas and high waves.
Rough winds, seas expected through the weekend
Forecasters warn that the next five days could bring a rough combination of high winds and choppy seas through the end of the week.
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