• From: William Mc Taggart <wmctagga at candw.ky>
• Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:02:05 -0500

• From: Tara Thompson <cheekytaz at candw.ky>
• Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 23:17:34 -0500

• From: jason azan <jbagcm at gmail.com>
• Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:18:20 -0400

Hello My Caribbean Folk!

Yesterday we experienced a flash flood/thunderstorm unlike before. I must admit,  it was an unexpected event as I had gotten unaccustomed to late evening showers.

For 20 minutes the lightning and thunder was constant. I suppose, in my unqualified opinion, what we witnessed last evening in this part of the island was a microburst.

Looking out my window at times reminded me of hurrican Ivan. The rain came in sideways and my trees struggled to remain upright.

Usually my German Shepherds never miss an opportunity to play in the rain, but not yesterday! ! And who could blame them?! At times I felt like seeking refuge under the bed!! In an effort to escape the eardrum bursting claps of thunder.

Yet, I am still thankful for all the wonderful rain.

Stay safe.

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• From: jason azan <jbagcm at gmail.com>
• Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:06:38 -0400

Good evening my fellow weather watchers!

Since my last posting, the rains have changed the entire landscape. 
Over the past three weeks, we have been experiencing some strong thunderstorms with intense rainfall.

If only I had followed my mind and taken a pic of my lawn before the rain started...talk about the difference a few days can make!

In what seems like a morning ritual,  there was again a sudden downpour that lasted for about 15 minutes.

I dont think that there are many people on the island that can say that they are lacking rain, especially the farmers on the eastern and central part of the island. 

I was able to get a photo of the approaching thunderstorm this morning before the rain started. Only because the thunder was so loud in announcing it's arrival.

Every night the air feels heavy and remains warm, so I'm not surprised that there are thunderstorms popping up in the early morning hours.

Until next time.

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• From: Tara Thompson <cheekytaz at candw.ky>
• Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2014 22:26:32 -0500

Hi All 

It's been a while since I've reported, thankfully because there hasn't been 
much to report!

The last week, in Cayman, has been on and off with heavy rains, which were 
welcomed as our lil Island needed it.

The days have been scorching though, with little wind, asides from a "burst" 
over the weekend which I suspect was due to Bertha passing north of us.

Just checked NOAA, and winds seem to have slowed down throughout the Caribbean 
basin. 

If there is more activity I'll be sure to report. 

For now, those that are new to Cayman and surrounding areas www.stormcarib.com 
is definitely your first port of call online as it provides real life, "as it's 
happening" accounts from correspondents during hurricane season and throughout 
the year. There are lots of informative pages too that the StormCarib creators 
have made available. Lots of useful info i.e. 
http://www.stormcarib.com/distance3.htm

Check out the home page of StormCarib.com for more useful links.

Below are a few useful tracking links too!

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/cyclones/
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/trop-atl.html
http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/satelliteworld/atlanticoceansatellite_large.html
http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/
Www.caymanprepared.com
http://www.caymanprepared.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=3701,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Stay safe all. Please feel to email any member of the StormCarib team with any 
questions.

Best
Tara






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• From: Gert van Dijken <gert at vandijken.com>
• Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:30:13 -0700