Topic: Weather
Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Laura
The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Tropical Depression 13 to Tropical Storm Laura as the system's wind speeds strengthened to 45 miles per hour.
Tropical Depression 14 forms in Caribbean
A tropical depression just south of Jamaica, is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm by Friday (tomorrow), as it makes its way pass the Cayman Islands.
Third weather system forms in Atlantic
The US National Hurricane Center is monitoring three active systems in the Atlantic basin.
Tropical wave expected to strengthen
A tropical wave in the eastern Caribbean is expected to strengthen in the coming days.
2 tropical waves form in Atlantic
Forecasters are monitoring two tropical waves that formed over the weekend.
Tropical Depression 11 expected to strengthen today
Tropical Depression 11 is forecast to gradually strengthen later today and is expected to become a tropical storm, US forecasters have predicted.
Gonzalo forecast to dissipate by Monday
Weather forecasters are predicting that Tropical Storm Gonzalo is likely to continue to weaken over the weekend and potentially dissipate by Monday.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo expected to become 2020’s first hurricane
Weather forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida say they expect Tropical Storm Gonzalo to become a category one hurricane as soon as Thursday. If it does it would become the first hurricane for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Tropical depression now Tropical Storm Gonzalo
The National Hurricane Center and the Cayman Islands National Weather Service are currently monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic Basin.
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 brings thunderstorms, waterspouts and flooding
Cayman has witnessed some wild weather over the past week, and with hurricane season underway, residents are reminded to stay vigilant and be prepared.
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Dust devil causes stir
Viral videos showing whirling dust devils have been making the rounds in Cayman. National Weather Services Director General John Tibbetts has said the natural phenomenon is not uncommon and are usually signs of atmospheric instability.
Rainfall deficit persists, despite recent showers
A week of sporadic heavy showers brought 3.74 inches of rainfall across Grand Cayman and some parts of the Sister Islands.
Rain, rain go away
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EDITORIAL – Looking the hurricane season in the eye
If the world’s most accomplished hurricane prognosticators cannot even predict the likelihood of events expected in a mere matter of weeks, what faith ought we to have in predictions that extend to the next 50 to 100 years?
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First named storm of season forms
Subtropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the year, has formed near the Yucatan Peninsula.
Cats & dogs
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EDITORIAL – Quaking in our … er … sandals
When something is happening that involves or may affect Cayman, you can expect the Compass to provide timely, relevant and useful information, in a variety of media.
High winds, rough seas expected this weekend
Swimmers and boaters are urged to use caution this weekend as a high pressure system is expected to bring high winds and seas starting Saturday.
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.
Temperatures drop to low 70s as stormy weather hits Cayman
High waves surge over the ironshore in downtown George Town as a cold front hit Grand Cayman on Sunday, with temperatures that dropped to the low 70s. The weather system also brought strong winds and showers throughout Grand Cayman, as well as rough seas with wave heights of 7-10 feet.
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 in effect for weekend
Forecasters say higher winds and rough seas will likely move in Friday and stick around for the weekend. The National Weather Service has a small craft warning in effect as forecasters predict 15 to 20 knot winds will bring 4- to 6-foot seas starting late Friday and lasting through Sunday.
Wind and choppy seas change plans for tourism operators
Rough seas and 15 to 20 knot winds will likely continue in Cayman through the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service, forcing tourism operators to adapt their plans as the high season gets under way. Water-sports operators said Monday that most trips to the North Sound have been canceled.
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.
‘Devastating’ Matthew maintains strength as it pounds Haiti
The powerful Hurricane Matthew made landfall in near Les Anglais, western Haiti, as the storm batters the country with life-threatening rain, wind and storm surge.
Jamaica, Haiti brace for ‘catastrophic’ flash floods
As Matthew, a massive category 4 storm, continued turning north Saturday evening, preparations are under way in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba for what could be a devastating hurricane.
Matthew on track to bring damaging wind, rain to Jamaica and Haiti
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UPDATE 9 p.m. Saturday: Hurricane Matthew is stationary, with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, about 385 miles...
UPDATED (1pm): Matthew strengthens into hurricane
The big storm spinning through the Eastern Caribbean was officially named Matthew Wednesday morning as winds topped 60 miles per hour and it continued to move west, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. As of Wednesday afternoon, Tropical Storm Matthew was about 25 miles southwest of St. Lucia and moving west at 20 mph.
Tropical Storm Matthew forms, could become hurricane Friday
Tropic Storm Matthew has formed just east of the Caribbean, about 35 miles southeast of St. Lucia, and the National Hurricane Center predicts the storm could become a hurricane by Friday.
EDITORIAL – The lasting legacy of ‘Ivan the Terrible’
Just as Western history is divided into two grand epochs — B.C. and A.D. — Cayman’s modern history is also bifurcated — “before Ivan” and “after Ivan.”
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 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.
Scattered storms will continue into the weekend
Showers and thunderstorms will likely continue into the weekend, National Weather Service forecasters predict, and the system bringing those storms could be pushed out by a tropical wave early next week.
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 dumps 2” of rain on Cayman
The tropical wave that dumped more than two inches of rain on the Cayman Islands over the past several days continued to move north, and forecasters expect the system will turn into a tropical storm Sunday night or Monday.
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.
Unprecedented cold front breezes by Cayman
A late season cold front passed through the Cayman Islands on May 5.
Solar halo visible in George Town
A type of solar halo, referred to as a 22° halo, was visible in George Town on Monday morning.
Officials attend hurricane conference
Hurricane season begins June 1, but Cayman Islands public officials are already preparing for it. Considering the first hurricane of 2016 was recorded two months ago, when a disturbance in the Atlantic turned into Hurricane Alex, early preparation for the season may be especially prudent this year, officials said.
Clouds and a little rain expected over Easter Weekend
The seas should be calm, and the weather is forecast to be partly cloudy with occasional morning rain for Easter as people pitch their tents and move to the beaches for the four-day holiday weekend.
Sun halo shines over Cayman
A celestial phenomenon was visible over Cayman on Monday morning in the form of a sun halo, also known as a ‘sun dog.’
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.
Breezy North Side makes for perfect beach day
Beachgoers, warned about rough seas and stiff breezes this week, were not deterred from trying their best to use their Ash Wednesday holiday to unwind by the sea on beaches all over the island.
High winds and seas in store for the week
Boaters are being cautioned about rough seas and high winds this week, and the National Weather Service expects to issue a small craft advisory by Thursday as winds are forecast to pick up to 25 knots over the coming days
Another nor’wester on the way
A week after huge waves battered the Cayman Islands, forecasters say another nor’wester will move into the area Friday. The new system will again bring rough seas and high winds, though probably not to the extreme seen last weekend, according to the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
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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Prices to rise on some fruits, vegetables as supplies stall
Foster’s Food Fair IGA is warning customers that produce may be in short supply – and pricier than usual – as weather patterns disrupt...
50 years ago: Visits, weather and fishing make the news
In the Jan. 19 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, East End correspondent Charles Dixon wrote:
Weather Service: Climate change making Cayman hotter, drier
The average temperature in the Cayman Islands has risen steadily for the past four years due to the effects of global climate change, according to National Weather Service Director John Tibbetts.
Kanuga to tackle 160-mile run in Brazilian mountains
Ultra-distance runner Kerri Kanuga is leaving the sun and sea of Cayman behind again – this time for the mountains of Serra da Mantiqueira, Brazil.
Savannah celebrates seniors
Savannah Newlands revelers were out in full force at the senior citizens’ Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Cayman’s tomato crop struggling
Tomato farmers are reporting that this year’s crop is failing to produce any fruit.
Forecasters predict higher temperatures, rainfall in first half of 2016
Weather forecasters predict the next six months will be warmer and wetter than usual in Cayman.
Humane Society friends get moving for a good cause
Lots of tails were wagging in excitement as the Cayman Islands Humane Society's annual Walk and Wag 5K walk/run at Camana Bay on Sunday,
50 years ago: Great fishing, welcome rain and rough roads mark the season
Rain and good fishing made the news.
Family fun at the Botanic Park
The Botanic Park is holding a family fun day on Jan. 24.
Cayman sailors compete in international championships
For the first time since 1996, sailors from Cayman took part in the International Sailing Federation’s Youth Sailing World Championship.
50 Years ago: Golden wedding anniversary celebrations
In the Jan. 5, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, under the headline, “Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Foster celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary,” Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
Reef recovery boat damaged as rough seas hit George Town
A boat used by reef restoration volunteers was damaged Tuesday morning when rough weather conditions caused it to break from its moorings and land on the ironshore.
New Year’s Eve family fun at Camana Bay
With the weather cooperating, there was a strong turnout at Camana Bay’s early evening kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration on the waterfront.
Christmas message from the Governor
Once again, we are approaching another wonderful Christmas season in the Cayman Islands.
Workin' around the Christmas tree: For many, Christmas is just another day at work
Not everyone in the Cayman Islands gets the day off to enjoy the festivities on Christmas; many will be working.
A decade after Ivan, property deal finalized
The site of the Mariner’s Cove condominium complex, demolished during Hurricane Ivan, has finally been sold, more than 11 years after the storm.
Cruise arrivals up this holiday season
An unusually large number of cruise passengers are scheduled to descend on Grand Cayman in the days leading up to Christmas and the New Year.
Spotts cruise terminal improvements planned
Improvements to Cayman’s secondary cruise ship terminal at Spotts Dock, including a new visitor center, are planned for January.
Cayman gets a 'C' on open data in global rankings
In a global index on open government data the Cayman Islands scored 61, on par with Pakistan and Russia.
