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Giving this a try but my 9PM post does seem to have appeared. Definitely getting breezy but doesn't seem too bad. Water is off but power still on. No rain yet that I can hear. Seems to have moved even further south now. Will post update in morning. Storm is moving very quickly so it will pass us earlier than expected and even further offshore. Good news for everyone here at least. Joyce Cantlay Msg sent via WebMail - http://www.cw.ky/ |
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Title: I spoke too soon.....water has just run its last drop at our house....
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Title: Still have water and electricity.....
The winds are certainly picking up and there is still lightening in the distance (so it seems from our house - just off South Sound). However, we still have water AND power. Much appreciation to the utility companies - now I understand why our bills are so high!! :-) Seriously, just walked outside and it is very windy, but not as bad as I……..not going to jinx us. Let this thing pass to the South, by at least 200 miles, then (from personal experience) we will only get some bigger than usual waves. Fingers crossed. :-) No virus found in this outgoing message. |
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Well 10:18 now and the winds are picking up now. Still have power for now.
Lots of lightening out there but not a drop of rain as yet. Looks as though
we are going to be spared the brunt of the storm and will only get a
glancing blow. My concern is for those in Belize and the Yucatan.
Well time to sign off for the night and bring the dogs inside. Will report
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All is very quiet hear at Garden Retreat condos in George Town. No wind or rain as yet. The water is apparently being turned off soon island wide so likely eveyone will make it an early evening - and need it after our extensive preparations! Power will remain on until weather dictates otherwise. (This is my third time trying to post this so hopefully it does not eventually appear triplicated!) As this site is primarily for those not on island and want to know what is happening "on the ground", we are happy to report, here at least) that we are quite optimistic that we have been spared the worst with the recent movement further south. What a difference from the mood yesterday! I will post further overnight or early morning if the situation worsens. A good night to all. Joyce Cantlay Msg sent via WebMail - http://www.cw.ky/ |
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Title: A few winds....
I heard on the radio the water was going to be shut off at 9pm this evening, and CUC will cut the electricity as soon as necessary (due to lightening etc). Winds are picking up a little so need to take the dish down. Will report later. Fortunately, the pictures I took this afternoon didn't show anything other than Nor-westerly type of action. Lets hope it stays that way. Tara
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Good evening, lovely sunset as i was out walking Bruno earlier. Im by the airport, not seen any rain yet, it has been windy and have seen a few flashes of lightening but if Bruno didnt notice it then you we are good here!! Internet doesnt work for me when the shutters are closed left 2 open for now will close them very soon. I will post when i can after the storm but will keep going until the shutters close. Curfew at 10pm so all have to be home and in doors by then. And then we will be caged until its all over. My prayers are with everyone in the Cayman Islands and of course Jamaica and were ever it ends up. Chat again soon, Helen 
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I have had to lower my anemometer about 6' to protect it from damage so
the wind reading may not be accurate. (No guy wires on the Radio Shack
pole and a tree is partially blocking the wind) Al least we will have a
record of the winds.
News is Water will be turned off at 9pm. Electricity at 10pm, or as long as they can safely keep it running. Curfew is at 10pm also, and for the duration of the storm. I will post when able. Winds are beginning to increase to about 10-20 knots from the NE. Skies partly cloudy. No rainfall as yet. Temp 87°F Humidity 75%. Barometer 29.92 in. Looks like the storm will track well south of Grand Cayman and that is a certainly a relief. I had fears of another "Ivan Event". Thanks to all of you who have dropped me an e-mail. I pray for the folks in Jamaica especially those along the south coast and for those in the projected path, hunker down and keep safe. Time for a shower before all utilities shut down. Pleasant evening... William -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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things still appear to be normal over here the flying turtles have still
been busy doing a great job getting persons out of the islands preparations
have still been underway supermarkets are still opened for last minute
persons. had a little drizzle not too long ago with some wind nothing too
severe as yet. my prayers are with jamaica as i see that monster circling
around them hope all is well . will get some pictures of preparationsoon and
will keep you posted.
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Well its 3:30 pm and it is still sunny in Westbay though the wind is
starting to pick up just a bit. House is secured and tubs are full of extra
water just in case. Not sure when CUC will be shutting off the power grid so
will try to update later if we still have power. At least it looks as though
this one will be here and gone quick so hopefully we wont get to much damage
around the Island.
Lets keep the world informed about us here in Cayman this time around. Jason Swaby, Westbay. |
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Dear all, The weather is lovely, bright blue skies a few clouds and a cooler breeze. Its so hot but with the breeze its keeping it cooler.... Lets hope and pray that all goes well. Trying to stay positive which we all have to, Hope Jamaica is fairing well. My prayers are with them. Lets get the last preparation done and be ready. Will post again later on today, stay safe and BE PREPARED..... Chat again soon, Helen
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Title: Winds are picking up
The winds have started to pick up already in Grand Cayman (South Sound area at least). Trying to get the last few things done (securing boat etc). I think we may start experiencing tropical storm force winds within the next few hours. It is 180 miles between Jamaica and Grand Cayman. That gives us approximately 7-8 hours once the eye has passed the west of Jamaica. Will post another update once I have got everything done. Also, I plan on taking some pictures a little later and will post them on StormCarib. Tara
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OPPS... I posted the incorrect link to Cayman Prepared website in my
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http://www.caymanprepared.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1143,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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I am pleased to see that the projected path of Dean is now 64 miles
south. I hope and pray it will continue to shift further south. That
said, I do not wish it to affect other countries either.
Waking up this morning to light breezes 5-10 knots and bright sunshine. The airport was busy all night and that continues this morning. Our official disaster preparedness website can be found here http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Be safe Jamaica....especially the along the south coast for storm surge.Cayman.....heed the evacuation orders. I see all the cars are being parked on higher ground as I drive about. Stay Safe. Still have final preparations to complete. William -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Title: Dean should, according to the SSS, be a Cat 5 now....
Dean is now at 920mb, and taken a southerly 1 degree dip. According to the Saffri Simpson Scale, Dean should now be a Cat 5. My heart goes out to Jamaica. I'll post a more in-depth report later. Take care Jam. Tara
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well things appear to be relatively normal there hasnt been any rain as yet. everyone is preparing for this monster with hurricane shutters and full works i think that we are more prepared having faced and lived through ivan but as everyone knows there is still panic. as this monster gushes through cbbean waters people in grand cayman are doping there best to prepare the supermarkets and gas stations are filled to capacity with persons getting necessary items the airport have also been filled to the max with expecting mothers ad well as toddlers rushing to get out and not have to face "dean" there are non stop flights that are goin out full and returning empty. not much is going on otherwise. for now all we can do is pray and ask god to help us get through this monster aka dean . hope all
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Title: Dean.....now a Cat 4
Dean is probably yearning for an eyewall replacement cycle, and I have a feeling this will happen sooner rather than later. Naturally we will see some weakening, and then…..well the only thing to follow is Cat 5. I am hoping (selfishly) that the ERC will cause a wobble to the north, but with a Hurricane 600 miles deep perhaps this is merely wishful thinking. If anyone needs a generator, I suggest going to Harbour House as most other places are sold out (and they may also be by now, call before you go). This one WILL most certainly go down in history - lets hope it doesn't take lives with it. Please, please, please take this storm extremely seriously if you haven't already. We are most definitely in for a beating, even if it changes its track. Tara.
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It is extremely hot!! Been washing clothes, cooking, and boarding up the house all day. Lastest updates show the eye coming right over us. I was here for Ivan...no need to go into detail how bad that was. And even though we've taken more precautions with this storm, I'm worried. Dean is massive!!! My prayers go out to everyone being affected by this storm, especially Martinique. Messenger Café — open for fun 24/7. Hot games, cool activities served daily. Visit now. |
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Title: Dean - Slight movement to the North
A slight nudge of 1 degree to the north of its last recorded path makes me a little nervous. Of course, that is exactly what has happened. This shift has brought the path of Dean closer to us. Dean looked like it was weakening as it approached the Lesser Antilles, but I understand it will do this as it approaches land. Moreover, the Dean is now moving at 25mph. Once it hits the warmer waters of the Caribbean, who knows what it will do. I just recall being at Rum Point three weeks ago and getting into the water felt like getting into a warm bath. Breeding Ground? Make your own evaluations. Hope it slows down otherwise it could reach Jamaica a lot sooner than anticipated, and then of course, us after. The outer eye wall seems to be struggling, from the observations I have made this evening. However, after Ivan, I got very used to the word Eyewall Replacement Cycle. HYPERLINK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyewall http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyewall Is this what Dean is undergoing? I hope not and wholeheartedly doubt this as it is generally a cat 3 or above. However, once a hurricane has gone through this transition, in the perfect conditions, it will strengthen and become more aggressive. This is my own observation, and by no means scientific fact. Anyways, take care all. I will endeavour to report back tomorrow. Goodnight. Tara No virus found in this outgoing message. |
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HERE IS FROM THE CAYMAN AIRWAYS WEBSITE: News and AlertsHurricance Dean - Flight Operations Information Update #2HURRICANE DEAN ? FLIGHT OPERATIONS INFORMATION #2 GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN, B. W. I. ? August 16, 2007 ? Cayman Airways would like to advise the public of the following flight operations update due to
the approaching Hurricane Dean. Friday 17th August All flights are presently expected to operate according to the normal schedule. In addition the following flights will be added: KX 2104 to Miami Departing at 11:00am Arriving at 1:20pm KX 2105 from Miami Departing at 2:20pm Arriving at 2:40pm KX 2106 to Miami Departing at 3:40pm Arriving at 6:00pm KX 2107 from Miami Departing at 7:00pm Arriving at 9:20pm KX 2600 to Kingston Departing at 4:25pm Arriving at 5:20pm KX 2601 from Kingston Departing at 6:00pm Arriving at 6:55pm KX 2406 to Cayman Brac Departing at 7:00pm Arriving at 7:30pm These flights will be open and available for sale later this afternoon. Additional flights will be added on Saturday and Sunday. Please listen to the radio for
updates. Change fees/penalties are being waived for all passengers travelling to or from any Cayman Airways gateway between August 16 - 22, 2007. Please note however, only two changes per ticket are permitted. Passengers who decide to cancel their reservations, a miscellaneous charge order for the full value of the ticket may be issued. This must be issued before departure of original travel date and is valid for travel on Cayman Airways only for a year from the date of issuance. Ticketed passengers travelling to/from Houston and Orlando between August 12 ? 22, 2007 will be entitled for a full refund for travel. Passengers are asked to ensure that all travel documents are in order, which include: visas, re-entry, stamps and any other immigration requirements. Due to the uncertainty of the weather situation in the Northwest Caribbean passengers are advised to check with the Cayman Airways Reservations Department, which
operates from 7am ? 10pm, or the Cayman Airways website at www.caymanairways.com for the latest and most accurate flight information. As the National Flag Carrier of the Cayman Islands, Cayman Airways? schedule includes non-stop Boeing 737 jet service between Chicago, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, New York and Grand Cayman, and jet service to Cayman Brac and Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica and Havana, Cuba. Cayman Airways also operates frequent daily turbo-prop services via Cayman Airways Express between the three Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. For additional information, contact your travel agent or Cayman Airways at -end- Chat again soon, Helen
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FROM THE MODELS WE HAVE SEEN TODAY, WE MAY GET DEAN ON SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY....COULD INTENSIFY TO CAT 4 OVER OPEN, WARM WATER.. WE HAVE OUR HURRICANE SHUTTERS READY FOR INSTALLATION, SURVIVAL BOX READY...THE LINES AT THE SUPERMARKET ARE ALREADY IN CHAOS MODE....TRAFFIC IS STANDING STILL IN CERTAIN AREAS AND DEAN HASN'T EVEN REACH THE LESSER ANTILLES YET....IVAN IS STILL FRESH IN OUR MINDS AS KATRINA IS WITH SO MANY OF OUR NORTHERN FRIENDS...HAVE JUST LEARNED THAT ALL OF THE FLIGHTS ON ALL AIRLINES ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT...MAYBE CAPT.MCTAGGART CAN VERIFY THIS BUT THIS IS THE WORD IVE RECEIVED... MORE INFO AS WE GET IT.... -- Aurabest, John |
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Ahhh.... Mean Dean.I note Dean's projected path hasn't changed much for the past 24 hours now, and so I am taking no chances. Final preparation mode....shutters, yard clutter, secure boat, secure store, place orders, secure Mom's apartment,etc etc etc...whew I need to be at least 3 persons . At least we have our water, fuel, food and oh yes....house guest!! Yikes!! Since I am not a meteorologist by profession, /(just a hobby),/ I will leave the detailed analysis to my brother Capt. Chris who "flies the skies" as a profession and report the local conditions. But looking at the charts I can see where he is coming from. Typically the NE quadrant is where the strongest winds occur. Personally I would prefer "Himmicane" Dean pass *_no less_* than 60 miles from the Cayman Islands, North or South it doesn't matter, if indeed we will be affected by him and it certainly looks like we will. Better yet, he just dissipates, but that is not likely to happen. Current conditions in Grand Cayman Partly cloudy with some haze. Temperature 87°F at 9:30am Winds E - SE at 5 - 10 knots Humidity 70% Barometer 30.00 in Rainfall 0.00"You guys in the Eastern Caribbean....*Batten Down.*.. I trust you are all prepared for Dean. Keep us informed during and after the storm when able. William Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Good Morning Everyone, well while we have been sleeping Dean has not, he is now a Hurricane. And getting faster and stronger, the updates from 5am EDT was 75 mph and 997mb and now at 8am its 80mph and 993mb. We really need to get ready now, Capt Chris, thanks for watching this system closely, your right those little jiggs to the North means we could be in serious trouble. The eye is suppose to go south of us at the moment however this system is getting bigger and it will give us bad weather for sure. Now we just have to wait and see what happens when it leaves the other islands. For everyone now in GRAND CAYMAN/JAMAICA GET PREPARED NOW it will be too late at the weekend!!!! Chat again soon, Helen
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Dear All After listening to local radio at 5pm, they are advising that TS Dean will turn into a hurricane either late tonight or early tomorrow morning. With this they advise we get prepared but no guarantee that it will hit! However it will be in the area of Jamaica on sunday and Grand Cayman on monday. They also advised that at the present moment we are not under any warnings or watches but could be by the weekend. I am thinking of all the islands in the Lesser Antilles as you will feel it first. Be safe and get prepared. Chat again soon, Helen
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Good morning everyone, Not so good news from the weather reports over the last two updates!! It looks like it will be heading our way unfortunately. Get prepared now so we dont leave it too late, it will probably be here by wednesday. I was hoping not to be reporting this season but here we go again. Regards Helen Chat again soon, Helen
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Heads up....Dean is on the prowl!!
All Eyes in the Caribbean are watching the forecast track and progress
of TS Dean. Do we have another 'Ivan' in the making? Hope not!
Forecast now indicates a more westward track courtesy of the strong
ridge to the north of the storm. Cayman could do without a hurricane.
But we have to 'tek 'wa' we get', no choice when it come to the weather!
Bright sunshine and cloudless skies to start off the day. Temperature 85° at 8am Humidity 74% Winds SE 5-10 knots Barometer 29.96" -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Just arrived back on island from a 2 week vacation in sunny, HOT, Texas
and Orlando, to overcast skies and light showers last evening. Today
continues with overcast/cloudy skies with intermittent showers, courtesy
of the disturbance now west of us. Looks like skies may be clearing
tomorrow.
Unfortunately the battery on my weather station transmitter for the temperature/rainfall/humidity readings died last week, so I did not record any data from that station for 3 days. Battery replaced, up and running now. I know everyone in the Caribbean (and elsewhere) is keeping an eye on TD4. Let's hope it turns north fizzles out over the Atlantic, but all indications are that is not likely to happen, so we shall and must prepare for the storm. Current conditions: Overcast skies with intermittent showers. 0.42" so far. Temperature 81°F, High 87°; Low 76° Humidity 85% Winds SE at 5-10 Knots Barometer 29.90" Have a wonderful evening. William -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Will ruin a good night out for my friend, Carrie's leaving do at HH. But at least she had till 8ish. The "wave" literally did just that. However, warm waters within our basin can cause some "resting" and/or "breeding" ground. I am no meteorologist, but I have come to understand that weather and mother nature isn't either. I feel this will be one of those freaky years, to be remembered, very unprecedented, and more unpredictable than ever…..look at 90e…. Hopefully, and I say this at the risk of getting much response (please do, but not negatively, it is just an opinion), this year will be just that………very unpredictable. At the most part, in relation to 2004 and 2005, there were two huge and devestating storms……….nothing with mother nature is predictable…….unfortunately we are learning this without the backup of knowledge - but even the best of the best seem somewhat baffled….. Anyway, here are some pics of contrast………..July flooding - August hot as heck….sounds more like the caribbean…. HYPERLINK http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/multimedia/gallery/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/multimedia/gallery/ For sure the weather is changing every year right, more cyclonic activity in the eastern and western pacific………hemespheric changes too……… Back to Cayman………thunder still outside, it appears from what I see on the main core of the "wave" is south of us, and passing…. Lets hope it stays that way…... No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 5:46 PM <<attachment: winmail.dat>> |
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Thankfully 99L seemed to break away and is forecast to only possibly be a wave threat to Cayman over the next few days - I hope it passes by before Sunday and is gone by then as I have a fun day out on my boat planned!! There has been some disturbed weather which came off the African coast earlier today, but until it has been over open seas for some time it isn't worth worry about, for now. Other than some lightening in the distance, the air is pretty still and warm. We already are aware of how the weather is most probably going to be in the near future, so the saying "calm before the storm" is quite appropriate now I feel! Off to bed, will try to report any weather changes tomorrow. Night.
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Hi Tara here!! Well at around 6am this morning we lost power. What actually woke me up was the house shuddering during a crack of lightening and rumble of thunder. It seems now we are having a repeat performance(ish), but at least its not early in the morning!! A lot of much needed rain, at least my coconut trees are getting their well overdue watering (there is only so much a hosepipe can do!!). I feel things are heating up...........thank goodness we have generators!! Hopefully this year the gurus will be mistaken like last year. If not, I hope no-one is complacent. In another part of the world (my home country), things are looking grim with exceptionally odd weather for this time of the year. My heart goes out to them. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6914876.stm My family are in Essex, this time last year they were having heat waves across most part of England (including the South East). Now, my mum, who lives in Chelmsford, says they are having gail force winds (aka in some areas tropical storm force equivalent). The world keeps a turning. Take care all. T.
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A sunny and hot day here in Grand Cayman. 91°F. Just a few clouds small
cumulus clouds wisping by in the SSE breeze. Great day to be enjoying
the warm Caribbean sea and sun.
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Just after my last post, the cumulus clouds and rainfall along Seven
Mile Beach I mentioned, developed rapidly into a big thunderstorm. The
system built mainly to the north of the airport and spread to the east
over the North Sound. Lots of lightening and thunder accompanied it.
But unfortunately no rain fall at my location, but we did have several
close lightening strikes.
This one it is in the dissipating stage now, but there is a cloud build-up to the NE. Skies are clear to the south. Even though the storm was about 3 miles from my location (near the airport), we had a lightening strike about 1/2 mile from here that hit a light pole, caught it on fire, and knocked out power for about 1- 1/2 hours. ). These local thunderstorm events usually rain themselves out in a few hours. -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Looks like we may get more. The rain and accompanying thunder has
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Good morning all.The rainy overcast weather we have had for the past 5 days is finally out of here. Bright sunshine albeit a bit hazy. Clear to partly cloudy skies prevail. Winds from the SE at 10-15 knots. Temperature 88°F Heat Index 103°F Humidity 76% Have a great weekend -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Shortly after my last post, the heavens opened up and dumped 1.4" of
rain over a 2 hour period. Lots of lightening and thunder accompanied
the storm. It has quieted down now. I don't mind if it rains more
tonight....it is sweet to sleep to the sound of rain on a tin roof.
Conditions Cloudy/overcast with light drizzle. Temperature 74°F Humidity 92% Daily Rainfall 1.76" Winds East at < 5knots Have a great evening. -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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IR Satellite pictures can be deceiving. Looking at the satellite picture
leads you to believe we are having heavy rain. Not so! Conditions are
high overcast (cold tops) with some scattered shower activity. I
recorded only 0.34" since midnight on my station, most falling between 7
& 8am. We have been having this weather since Monday. Hopefully it
will clear by tomorrow as I have a bunch of kids to take out on the boat.
Current Conditions: Overcast Skies, expect intermittent showers Temperature: 82°F Humidity: 87% Heat Index: 91°F Winds: SW at <5 Knots Rainfall: .34" Total Monthly Rainfall: 3.46" Have a great weekend William -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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The Upper level trough has moved back over Cayman again giving us more rain and dark clouds. It should clear us by the weekend. The tail end of this trough may need to be watched as it the sort of thing that breaks off, and meanders north slowly developing tropical characteristics on the way. Shear is still high and unless it drops off over the Yucatan and Gulf, it won't develop. But you never know. Time to keep and eye on some of the models
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This is my first "report" of the year and I doubt it will be my last!! It has just been very wet and windy for best part of the day, and as I type this message, it was raining hard (George Town area) about 10 mins ago and only just eased up. Saw quite a bit of lightening in the distance when driving through South Sound about an hour or so ago. Not too sure how it is now. Lets hope Hurricane season 2007 is kind to us this year. Tara
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Very unsettled weather today, dark and damp in Cayman. We have a weak tropical wave to the South of us and a upper level trough tot the west causing some unpleasantness with hard showers to come. On the satellite we are under a big 'blob' of moisture. Fortunately shear is still high and forecast to be high in the western Caribbean for a few more days. None of the models are showing any development. Let's home we can get all this bad weather out of the way for a glorious Queens Day bank holiday weekend. Don't forget the Flowers Sea Swim this Saturday
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The rain is gone....for now :).
After having rainfall nearly every day since May 14, we have had
sunshine the past 3 days, with some showers mixed in. Looks like we are
in for some sunshine for awhile.
Winds were quite brisk the past 4 days from the south courtesy of TS Barry and the high pressure system over the North Eastern Caribbean. It is not unusual for us to have 2 weeks of overcast skies and rain at this time of the year as this is the beginning of our rainy season. My observations have been that a dissipating cold front will stall out in the area and deposit it's moisture as it mixes with a trough and the warm moist winds from the south. Quite often a low pressure forms and a tropical system will develop, as happened last week, TS Barry. We needed the rain and the island is now green and lush. Looking at the stats for May:Our10 year and 30 year rainfall average is 6.25". I recorded 8.41". /Since 1971, official records show the highest rainfall recorded in May was >16" in 2002 and lowest was 0.44" in 1983/. High Temperature was 91°F and low 71° F Average 81°F Current Conditions at 9:30pm Clear Skies Winds South at 3-5 knots Temperature 83°F Heat Index 90°F Humidity 78% Barometer 29.96" Have a great evening. William -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Good Morning Everyone Well its that time of year again where our nerves will be tested again. Lets hope that this year will be good to us. From the past we all know to be prepared, get those batteries, dry and tinned food and most of all have a "Hurricane Plan" with friends and neighbours. When a storm is approaching it will be too late. Make sure you know what you will do in event of a storm heading towards us. Make sure that your animals are taken care of and secure your house too. I hope, as I'm sure the rest of you feel the same, lets have a quiet season. Chat again soon, Helen
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Rain is the order of the day. So far 1.3" have fallen in my area, with
more expected.
Total annual rainfall 10.77" Temperature is a cool 77° with humidity of 91%.Barometer 29.90". Winds are light from the South, with higher gusts in the squalls. Rainfall has fallen almost everyday sine May 14. , The cloudiness and showers that are affecting the island is a result of the disturbance in the Western Caribbean near the Yucatan. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Tropical Disturbance Statement. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIADSAAT+shtml/311549.shtml? Government agencies here have been running their annual hurricane preparedness exercise this week. Enjoy your day. William -- Local Weather Information http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 My Station http://www.weatherincayman.com/ Several Local Weather Stations http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481932&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL Official Weather Forecast |
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Finally some rain.
We have had as much rain the the past 3 days in my area, as we have had
for the first 4 months of this year :-) . Other areas of the island have
had rain too.
Monday we experienced a cloud burst in the Airport /George Town area
that dumped 1.66" of rain. I sat in my truck for 40 minutes waiting for
it hold up enough so I could get inside. It was stunning to see the
amount of flying termites take to the skies as they sought shelter.
Most made a beeline straight for my house :'( . Then they shed their
wings and get down to business. It happens every year we have the first
heavy downpour.
Rain has been threatening all day and finally a good heavy rainfall has
just ended with.93" to show so far. Sky is cloudy/overcast in all
quadrants. Hopefully it will rain some more tonight. Ahhhh rain falling
on a metal roof makes for a sweet sleep.
The plants welcome the rainfall. You can almost watch their leaves turn green. After a good washing by the rain, gutters/downspouts are turned back into the cistern. Our Mosquito Control Unit were out in the airplane earlier in the month spreading the bio-friendly pellets in the wetlands. This method of mosquito control has proven to be effective in dealing with these pests. Sure beats the chemical sprays. Current conditions: Wet!! Cloudy/Overcast Winds: East at 3 Knots Temperature: 77°F Humidity: 90% Pressure: 29.85 inDaily Rainfall: .93" Monthly Rainfall: 2.79 Rainfall deficit to date for 2007: Approximately 6" based on 10 year average. Dearmissmermaid, I hope you will soon feel better. Have a Great evening. William http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 http://www.weatherincayman.com/ http://www.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1142,1481942&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL |
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Cloudy conditions today in Grand Cayman with a few light showers around
for which we are thankful for. Nothing significant, but at least it
keeps down the dust. We are getting into the Rainy season now. Our
monthly average rainfall for May is 6". Last year May, only 2" fell.
Looking back to May 2002 16" fell.
Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy with light rain showers. Winds NE to E at 5-10 Knots Temperature 82° Humidity 80% Heat Index 90° Barometer 29.90 inches Rainfall .14" For those coming to visit the islands.....the weather is usually great. Have a Great Day William http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=I90580545 http://www.weatherincayman.com/ |
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