- Updates from the Islands -

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- Nov. 30 - First Sunset Cruise for the Denis Sullivan.

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 04:03:31 +0000

- Nov. 30 - END of Hurricane Season 2023

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:59:34 -0400

No direct impacts for us just a long very hot drought. Then the rain came and brought everything back to life ! We were threatened a few times but they turned elsewhere. We were truly blessed. This is goodbye until the next H season. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Nov. 29 - Almost There !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:55:07 -0400

We are on the eve of the official end of Hurricane Season 2023 ! Sorry for the pain and suffering , the lives lost during this year However, we should always be ready for anything. Be prepared at all times. Hazardous weather continues! May God bless us all.

Isabel

This hit me coming out my front door!

Sunset on the pier.

Our house and the clouds,same color.

And so are the Crown of Christ flowers.

- Nov. 28 - Great Weather!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:39:59 -0400

I see a cruise ship out in the distance. See ads The photos say it all. Have a good night and May God bless us all. Isabel

- Nov. 27 - A Good Weather Welcome for the Denis Sullivan

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:39:31 -0400

The tall School Ship will be at its home in St. Croix until the Spring unless they have another plan this time. They arrived last night and I was happy to be one of the first to see the ship at the pier.

The weather was pretty good for them today.

The boat parade is on Dec. You 9th followed by fireworks. May God bless them and us all.

Isabel

- Nov. 26 - Another Beautiful Day

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:54:51 -0400

We had a few brief showers but nothing to mar the beauty of the day.; I must say it was even more beautiful with the rainbow! We are awaiting the arrival of the tall ship the Denis Sullivan. According to the latest info from my husband who is tracking it we should not expect it until late tonight.I am usually up past midnight so I will probably be one of the few on our hill who will see it arrive in the bay. Hope you all had a wonderful day. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Our rainbow

Awaiting the arrival of the Denis Sullivan

- Nov. 25- Another lovely. Day

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:42:18 -0400

Today’s weather photos as we make our way towards the end of the hurricane season 2023. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Nov. 24- A Perfect Day!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:38:24 -0400

May God bless us all.—Isabel

- Nov. 23- Thanksgiving Day Weather

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:08:33 -0400

Here it was a beautiful dry morning , prayers answered follow contribution of food and the distribution of the same to the needy would go smoothly. Hope it was s very happy day for everyone

May God bless is all.

Isabel,

- Nov. 22 - Interesting Weather

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:30:00 -0400

A day of sun and clouds and drops of rain here and there. It was a lovely day all in all. It was a very busy day also getting those multiple sides and the bird, ham, and whatever other ready for the thankful feast tomorrow. We are feeding about 1000 people from homeless to needy to shut in at our parish. It’s an annual event which has drawn the whole community together. We hope the weather will be as nice as today. It would make it so much easier all around. I wish you all locally and wherever you read this post, a very happy Thanksgiving Day.. may God bless us all.

Isabel

A Fascinating Sky.

- Nov. 21 - Weather Faces

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:14:22 -0400

- Nov. 19 - Very Nice Weather Today

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:07:23 -0400

Unfortunately the folks in Haiti and the DR have been devastated by horrendous floods. The number of fatalities will surely go up. The video footage from the DR is heart wrenching to see people calling for help being dragged away by raging waters, others helpless in their vehicles. Very sad. I can’t say they were not warned. That was the case for days before. The rain is moving closer to PR and us tomorrow and Tuesday with an elevated chance of rain. No where near the amount in those areas. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photo:

- Nov. 18 - Another Active T.Wave from Africa?

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:23 -0400

I hope that was old news. The only weather system with an incredible amount of rain is right now affecting Jamaica and DR. We had a nice breeze all day stemming from the disturbance

nearby. The yellow flower known for its local name Gringer Thomas is the flower of the territory. It is in bloom all over the island. A sight to behold . May God bless all.

Isabel

- Nov. 17. - The Night Flower

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 03:57:27 +0000

- Nov. 15 - photos

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:03:21 -0400

- Nov.15 - The Weather Today in St. Croix

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:00:57 +0000

- Nov. 13 - Another Wonderful Day in Paradise

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:45:23 -0400

So far the disturbance in the Caribbean is not going to affect us very much unless it wobbles . PR could get some rain , but I think they have had enough rain. I pray for those who are in for a deluge. Certainly Haiti cannot afford it. It’s too dangerous a situation. I hope they will be safe. May Gods bless us all.

Isabel

Our weather today

End of day photo

- Nov. 12 - To Be or Not To Be

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:40:59 -0400

It certainly looks as if it’s going to Be. So far it has changed direction and back again. So it’s hard to tell. I think that by midweek we should have a clearer picture. In the meanwhile we must monitor this system and be ready for impacts. May God bless us all.

Isabel

A visiting Egret

View from the Gazebo

Evening glow

A visiting deer

- Nov. 9 - Stormy Day

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 23:08:37 -0400

There were more hints today about a possible storm forming in the Caribbean taking a route similar to LENNY in 1999. I remember that one very well. It was Isabel vs Hurricane LENNY. One of the chapters in my book. That was 24 years ago when my one and only grandson was born. Will there be another LENNY this November? May God bless us all.

Isabel

Very rainy today with Thunderstorms in the afternoon

Lush foliage and a variety of flowers.

- Nov. 6 - Heavy Weather Ahead!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2023 23:19:47 -0400

The next few days are going to be very wet according to the updates. This system could very well become tropical. We have to keep an eye on it. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Photos of the day:

- Nov. 5 - A Sunny Sunday

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2023 23:34:29 -0400

I only caught the last daylight images. .Hope you had a wonderful day. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Nov 4 - A Beautiful Day !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2023 23:47:01 -0400

There was another hint today of a possible storm the middle of November. This time it should not affect us . I pity the folks in Central America who are being battered continuously.. May God bless them and us all.

Isabel

- Nov. 3- A November Hurricane

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2023 23:37:29 -0400

The DR Weatherman said not to start worrying as it was way too early but there is the possibility of a hurricane in the middle of November. This reminded me of hurricane LENNY in 1999. We hope that is will not happen. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photo:

- Nov. 1 - One Month to Go!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2023 21:11:36 -0400

Then we’re on our own! Bad storms show up after the 30th. This might be the year for a December hurricane since the sea is still so warm. My father talked about such a hurricane. Would the NHC cover it? May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Oct. 30 - Overcast and Dry

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:16:36 -0400

I kept hearing the Weatherman of how much it was raining in the U..S. Virgin Islands , but we did not get a drop.of it must have all gone to the other islands. our sky was overcast all day. The region is currently unstable so anything can happen. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Our Oleanda bush brightened the day

- Oct. 29 - Caribbean Storminess

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:19:19 -0400

The storminess bhas not been affecting us as much as the other Islands to our north. We’re 40 miles south. We have lots of interesting clouds and a brief shower now and then, no lightning and thunder, no flooding rains. Nevertheless, we have a Flood Watch until tomorrow morning. However, the latest info is that a storm could form in the Caribbean. I remember LENNY and OMAR very well. So we have been alerted. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Today’s Weather FACE

- Oct.28 - No Flooding !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:48:30 -0400

It was sunny for a good part of the day; then the rain and quiet. It was not the flooding rain as in the forecast. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Oct. 27 - Trouble in the Caribbean!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:19:13 -0400

There is concern about a system brewing in the Caribbean that could be quite a force to deal with. We were all alerted to keep an eye on it. It has been raining throughout the day on an off. Tomorrow the rain should be heavier, but it’s probably one of those forecasts that builds and then nothing happens. I think this is enough saturation. Hopefully the sun will shine for our visitors tomorrow. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Oct. 26 - On and Off Showers

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:54:18 -0400

According to radar and weather updates there a is a lot of rain heading here from a combined tropical wave and a trough. We may get up to 6 inches over a period of 5 days if it materializes. We shall see. May God bless us all.

Isabel,

Last night’s damage after a 10 min squall. Half of big tree came down.

The moon tonight surrounded by those “popcorn clouds” which are announcing rain! There’s rain in the forecast everyday. I’m

- Oct. 24 - Heavy Rain Today!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 23:19:43 -0400

Finally, the RAIN arrived. I wouldn’t like such rain nonstop. It’s the kind that causes landslides and flooding. The same is in the forecast for the next days. Saw footage of Barbuda which was directly impacted by TAMMY. Horrendous flooding. So sorry for them. Hope they can get some kind of help. May God bless them and us all.

Isabel

RAIN !!

End of day photo:

- Oct. 23 - All Seems Clear

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:15:00 -0400

End of Hurricane Season? Only tine will tell. We’ve had enough stress just with PHILIPPE and TAMMY. May God bless us all.

Isabel

This morning

This evening: End of Day Photos

- Oct. 22 - Flooding Rain for days….

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:45 -0400

We had a very good downpour today. I prefer one per day rather than a continuous heavy rain. I feel sorry for the folls in Barbuda. I hope they fared well. May God bless us all.

Isabel

This morning

Our rain

This evening

- Oct. 21 - All is Quiet !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:29:33 -0400

No wind. No rain. Cloudy. Rain is in the forecast for midnight from the plume of moisture behind Hurricane TAMMY. It’s been an arduous trial for those experiencing the effects of the hurricane. I know because I’ve experienced a Cat 4 all by myself. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Early Afternoon

Early evening

- Oct. 20. - Hurricane TAMMY!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:27:38 -0400

Our turtles are faster than TAMMY. Actually, she was faster at 23 mph and slowed down to 10, that’s bad! There a lot of rain with it, and water is more dangerous than wind. We had a downpour a short while ago. According to the radar there’s lot more coming. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photo:

- Oct. 19 - TAMMY is coming!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:01:22 -0400

It’s going to be a close call, and maybe she might even stop in for a visit; she has a mind of her own so could very well continue westward. When the rain arrives it’s going to be heavy. Some people are not even aware that there’s a storm heading our way. Unbelievable! May God bless us all.

Isabel

Early morning

Early afternoon

Evening

- Oct. 17 - 94 L. Still No Name

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:18:21 -0400

It is just a disturbance, but it can bring torrential rain. It does not have to have a name to cause major damage and loss of life. Be careful out there my fellow islanders. Take all the precautions necesssary. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photo:

- Oct. 16 - Waiting and Watching..

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:50:02 -0400

It’s nerve wrecking not knowing where this system is going, to us, or not? tropical storm, or Hurricane? What should we prepare for? All of them. This one is definitely following in the weather steps of Philippe. We were grateful for that rain, it had been a while. With this one we should have overflowing cisterns. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Late afternoon

End of day photos

- Oct.15 - Tropical Storm on the way!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:57:31 -0400

It should I get be in our neighborhood by the weekend. Be prepared! May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos:

- Oct. 14 -

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:59:54 -0400

Are we ready for a hurricane.? How about the remnants of SEAN ? Be ready for both. The remnants will arrive here mid week and the storm by the

weekend. The models are having problems again, so we don’t know what to expect until it’s here. Just be ready.

May God bless us all.

Isabel

This morning

This evening

- Oct. 13- It’s looking Very Serious!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:57:55 -0400

Next weekend we could be in the midst of a hurricane! Did I hear a Category 5 hurricane? I hope not. Is it coming straight here? It seems that way according to the last info I heard this evening. Of course these disturbances change so it could be a totally picture next weekend. However, we have to act as if it’s coming and start from now to prepare. Don’t wait until the last hours hoping it goes away. May God bless us all.

Isabel

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- Oct. 12 - A hurricane next week….?

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:51:39 -0400

Heads up everyone here and surrounding islands. All the models seem to agree that the most recent models disturbance that left Africa is pointing this way. Track it and prepare for the worse while hoping for the best. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Interesting clouds to view

Blazing clouds

End of day photo:

- Oct. 11- Something’s Coming..?

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:45:30 -0400

By the middle of Next week we might be dealing with a Tropical Storm. That would be the “T” storm. All the models, last I saw, had it going through us or the Caribbean near us. Maybe too soon to tell, but as usual, it’s best to be prepared. May God bless us all.

Isabel

It rained today!

End of day photos:

- Oct. 10- Another Beautiful Day

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:59:17 +0000

May God bless us all!

Isabel

- Oct. 8 - Another Beautiful Day!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2023 22:38:50 +0000

The second peak of the hurricane Season is on the 10th and so far so good. This year might stretch beyond Nov. 30th because of the very warm seas this year. We can use more rain, but hopefully not with a storm. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Oct. 7 - Perfect Weather

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2023 23:43:19 -0400

It’s been very quiet. Is it the end of the hurricane season for us? Could be, except that another tropical wave from Africa seems somewhat low. We have to keep an eye on that one. The one ahead of it is going up. In the meanwhile, everything is growing with the saturation we got, so I had fun trimming. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of a Perfect Day photos:

- Oct. 5 - Tropical Wave Expected Overnight

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 00:02:09 -0400

Here are some early evening photos:

According to the weather forecast beginning at 3 a.m. we should expect the effects of a tropical wave which seems to be drawn up by PHilippe right through us and surrounding islands. It should bring an additional 2 - 4 inches of rain. Meanwhile, PHILIPPE is headed towards New England and Canada. May God bless us all..

Isabel

- Oct. 4- The PHILIPPE “Bombardment ”

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2023 23:13:48 -0400

What a storm last night!! The storm that was going to pass far from us was sitting on us.!!’

We are the blue dot!

This was only the beginning ‘

We had lots of rumblings this afternoon and some light to medium heavy rain but nothing as bad as was in the forecast. Tomorrow should be a better day. The wave that’s approaching could take the same route. Saturation is not good. Hope everything gets a chance to dry out before another bout. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Oct. 3 - Thunderstorms!!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 22:01:57 -0400

HEAVY, HEAVY, RAIN courtesy of TS PHILLIPPE! It was rumbling all evening . It was on the way here. This is now the real stuff. I’m concerned we could have a landslide behind our house. Large stones came down the last time there was a regular rainfall. I pray that everyone is safe. I worry about the homeless and hope they were provided for on a day like this. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Sorry, no photos!

- Oct. 3 - Arrival of TS PHILLIPPE

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 19:48:08 -0400

It has not been as dramatic as I thought it would be. The pictures of extreme flooding coming out from the first islands were quite dramatic. We had a heavy downpour, and nothing since. There are constant flashes and rumblings of thunder, but otherwise, no rain. The tree frogs are having a big celebration. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Oct. 2 - TS PHILLIPPE Promises Rain

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2023 23:08:12 -0400

It’s erratic path in the Atlantic has brought it almost to our front door! We can get 1 - 2 inches of rain. That would be great! We shall see! May God Bless us all.

Isabel

Today’s Face !

- Oct. 1 - TS PHILLIPE Approaching the islands

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2023 21:23:45 -0400

The effects of this storm as far as wind and rain will be felt from Monday to Wednesday according to the latest report. Depending on the location of the island, effects will be stronger or weaker. Some places can get up to a foot of rain. We are farther south, so I do not anticipate a deluge, but since this system has been constantly changing we can be surprised. We shall find out more tomorrow. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Today’s weather— hot and dry.

End of day photos:

- Sept. 30 - PHILIPPE COULD BRUSH BY

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:53:15 -0400

However, will it leave some much needed rain in its path? St. Croix is 40 miles away from the other Islands in the path, so it’s difficult to know in advance we would have to feel the effects when it brushes by. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos:

- Sept. 29- Suspense Reigns!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:02:18 -0400

What is PHILIPPE up to? The weather folk are having a hard time figuring out this system. We’ll have to wait and see. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Today’s weather:

End of day photos:

- Sept. 28 - Suspense continues!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:57:45 -0400

TS PHILIPPE and newly upgraded RINA are dancing to our east; a rather slow dance; hardly moving. Are they going to merge (marry) or not. They are packing a lot of rain and if the speed does not increase from 3 mph we’re in big trouble if we get a ton of rain. That would cause tremendous flooding, landslides, and all the rest that comes with that type of rain. I hope and pray that we are all ready if the track continues in this direction. Then after that there is a tropical wave with more moisture and a possible cyclone by mid month. We certainly will get more rain than we wished. May God bless us all.

Isabel

The pier was very busy today. I wonder why…

End of day photo:

- Sept. 26 - Turbulence in our Area

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:57:59 -0400

Very breezy conditions. A definite change in the weather could be upon us. Today was the usual sunny, hot, dry, but beautiful day. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of a beautiful day photo:

- Sept. 25 - Still High and Dry’

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:58:42 -0400

I must admit that we have had brief showers. The tropical wave which was coming this week seems to have dissipated. Extreme heat continues. May God bless and protect us all.

Isabel

End of day photo:

- Sept. 24 - Rain in the Forecast !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:38:13 -0400

There’s a tropical wave heading our way which should bring us some much needed rain by midweek according to the latest info. Hope everyone had a wonderful day.! May God bless us all.

Isabel

It was another sizzler, but beautiful day.

- Sept. 23- Tropical Storm Philippe !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2023 23:49:34 -0400

So far all of the storms are going up north. This one will be doing the same. However, the next tropical wave coming off the coast of Africa, might take a more westerly direction. In that case we have to be on the alert when it comes closer and have a better idea. So far so good. And it rained today! May God bless us all.

Isabel

RAIN !

End of day photo

- Sept. 22 - Another beautiful Day!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:54:43 -0400

We are in suspense as with the others as to what Invest 90L soon to be Philippe if it hasn’t already, will do. Is it turning away like the others. That would be great even though we are so desperate for rain that we are almost ready to take anything. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Sept. 21 - invest 90 L Heading West

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:19:16 -0400

It was good to hear a few minutes ago that 90L is expected to turn before it reaches the Caribbean. It could become a major hurricane . I hope it does not trouble anyone. We are not going to breathe easy until it makes that turn. I pray that everyone along the East Coast may be safe. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos

- Sept. 20 - Something is Coming!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:22:38 -0700

How close will it get? I will check that when it’s a couple days away. In the meanwhile, we just need some relief from the heat. Some nice, soothing showers would help. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Raining on the sea now. My father said that the fish would die otherwise, the sea would be too salty. So said his grandmother.

- Sept. 19. - Suspense is Growing!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:14:14 -0700

It’s beginning to look like we might be visited by a system of sorts. They are not sure as yet. As long as we get rain. We were blessed today with some good downpours. May Fod bless us all.

Isabel

- Sept. 17 - Another Beautiful Day

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:39:16 -0400

Are my hopes dashed for a tropical system that can bring us rain? More or less. I heard that the system which was thought heading to the Caribbean has shifted more toward the west northwest direction. I never thought that I would actually wish for a storm just for the rain! What if it became a major one! Then I would be sorry. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos.

- Sept. 14 - NO STORMS AS YET!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:28:56 -0700

Several storms ago FRANKLIN showered us a bit, but otherwise not much moisture in our neck of the woods. This is the longest stretch of hot and dry weather we’ve had in a long time. Future Nigel is passing too far for us to get any relief. We hope there’s some rain in store for us. May God bless us all.

Isabel

The Flamboyant flowers up close

Our unreal pet Pelican.

- Sept. 11 - Be Ready for Anything!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:50:19 -0400

We have tremors (earthquake alerts) often. May God bless us all,

Isabel

End of day photos:

- Sept. 10 - the First Peak of the Hurricane Season

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 23:13:37 -0400

How quiet it has been. However, hot and dry is preferable to stormy and wet. It sounds like the sea is roaring but it’s too dark to see; I am assuming that it can be road work instead. The next storm sometime next week could come through the Caribbean, but it might follow LEE’s path. In the meanwhile, LEE seems to be threatening the east coast. It has intensified also. There is still a good bit of the H season to go, hope all the remaining storms are not Cat 5s. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos:

- Sept. 9 - Not a drop from HURRICANE LEE

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2023 23:17:59 -0400

BUT we are still hoping. It’s been hot and dry for a long time and when we have a brief shower it dries up right away. Even the deer are back down from the hills. No pools to quench their thirst. The next wave is also heading towards us and through us. we have a week or more to track that it. Be well, be happy. May God us all.

Isabel

End of day photos

- Sept. 8 - Hurricane Lee Cat 5 !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2023 23:50:58 -0400

Thank God no one was hit! We all remember IRMA and MARIA six years ago—2 powerful hurricanes which between the two left some folks without electricity for almost a year. !! About 4000 people died as a result of MARIA tearing through PR ! Yes, it’s a good thing LEE stayed off shore. All

we need is some rain. May God bless us all.

Isabel.

End of day photo

- Sept. 7 - Hurricane LEE heading for Cat 5 Status

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2023 23:32:29 -0400

In the meanwhile…

Our weather continues as beautiful as ever. I do hope that Hurricane Lee will send some good rain bands our way. We need it. I understand that that should be happening during the weekend. I also hope that no one gets directly impacted by this monster, which is trying to become the biggest hurricane on record.. I think it is already.. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Sept. 6 - Hurricane LEE STILL APPROACHING

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023 23:07:00 -0400

We’d better be ready, because even though the general feeling is that LEE will continue on a WNW track it could easily happen as Dave wrote in his update “if the big Bermuda high to its north strengthens instead of weakening LEE will be in our laps”. Yikes! Sounds like a Hurricane MARIA scenario all over again. Let’s hope and pray we just get some rain out of LEE. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of another HOT day photos.

- I Sept. 5 - Tropical Storm LEE !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2023 23:24:42 -0400

Are we ready? LEE can also do the IRMA and MARIA wobble. They were suppose to go pass us, but didn’t. I am not relaxing until the eye of the storm has passed by. We can still get some impacts. I hope that will be especially rain. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Another one of those beauties!

End d day photo:

- Sept. 4 - Will 95 L aka LEE Pass to our North

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2023 23:14:19 -0400

Maybe, until it has passed it is never a sure thing because of the infamous wobble some have done. We were warned not to become complacent, but rather to remain vigilant. This weekend will tell. May God bless us all.

Isabel

At Tamarind Reef

End of day photo

- Sept. 3 - 95 L Can be a threat for us.

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2023 23:42:40 -0400

This storm can become a Cat 5- all the ingredients are there. Though it seems to be passing us during the upcoming weekend; it is wise to make sure all preparations are done before in case of a wobble. The GFS American computer model is the only one which brings it over us.Let’s hope and pray that we won’t have to deal with anything BIG. May God bless us all.

Isabel

A high speed boat race was held today.

- Sept. 2- All Eyes to the East!!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2023 17:28:57 -0400

Meanwhile, we took the one minute ferry to the beach on the Cay. It was a very enjoyable few hours where we could relax, enjoy the beautiful sea, and have a delicious meal as we contemplated the historic town of Christiansted with its colorful buildings and green hills. We were so glad we could call it home. Our house was on the hill above the town.

Next weekend should be another story with a major hurricane approaching the islands.! It bears watching as we prepare. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- Sept 1 - A Perfectly Beautiful Day!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2023 23:26:56 -0400

Especially for our 60th Wedding Anniversary ! May God bless us all!

Isabel

- August 31 - A Month of HEAT ADVISORIES!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:58:55 -0400

What a cool spot we have with a gazebo shaded by large Flamboyant trees in the lower garden! So, August was Hot, Hot, Hot; what is September bringing? Well, this morning I heard that a tropical wave coming off the coast of Africa now will be crossing the Atlantic arriving in our vicinity next weekend in the form of a t-storm or a hurricane. I guess that can be expected for September. Let’s make sure we are as prepared as possible. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- August 30 - Hurricane IDALIA’s Moon

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:49:05 -0400

This full moon according to my understanding is referred to as Blue because it is a second full moon? What makes it blue? Are the storms worse during such a moon? Only time will tell what havoc rained upon Florida. My hope is that everyone survived. May God bless us all.

Isabel

It’s not blue…

- August 29 - End of another beautiful day.

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:06:32 +0200

- August 29 - Another Beautiful Blue Day!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:42:06 +0200

It is HOT ! Any future storm in the Caribbean will have a lot of fuel to produce major hurricanes. We are concerned about the folks in Florida and pray that they can get through safely. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- August 28 - So Far, So Good!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:11 -0400

May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos:

- August 27 - Beautiful Weather!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:44:43 -0700

There’s a heat advisory until 4pm. Evenings are very pleasant. It’s still possible to visit, but check the weather map first. There are tropical waves coming from Africa which can develop. Stay tuned. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- August 23 - FRANKLIN Causes Major Flooding

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:26:52 -0400

Major flooding in the Dominican Republic today. Yesterday we got minor flash floods everywhere with the heavy rain we got from TS FRANKLIN as it meandered a bit before It headed to the DR. We were happy for the rain. It was long in coming. We got caught in it returning from a medical appt. Everything is shining especially our vehicles who needed to get rid of the Saharan dust cover. All is well for the moment. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of Day Photos

- August 19 - Are we Ready?

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:01:35 -0400

California has not had a storm since 1939. So I heard. Are they ready for HILLARY? Sounds like St. Croix which was going to be impacted by HUGO. It had been 60 yrs and we were only getting brushed by , never directed impacted; were we ready? No, the result was total devastation, an island stripped bare. I hope California can withstand whatever hits them. At the moment we’re watching the systems to our east. One is going to swing by the Caribbean with whatever fury it can muster, certainly a lot of rain. Fredriksted is suppose to get the heaviest rain. May God bless us all.

Isabel

At Mermaid Beach today

End of day photo

- August 18 - Very Unsettled Weather

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:06:59 -0400

Last night we were bombarded with lightning, thunder, and heavy rain! What a storm! Today it was a mixed bag of gray skies, sun, and sporadic, brief showers. Last I heard Hurricane HILLARY was headed to California. May God bless us all.

Isabel

The face after the storm\

- August 17 - Watching 99L !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:47:04 -0400

We have been urged to keep an eye on 99L which already has a 60% chance of developing. Regardless of becoming a storm, it is packing a lot of rain and that can be extremely dangerous in flood prone areas. We need the rain badly, but not in life-threatening amounts. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos:

- August 14 - Photo of the day!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:40:49 -0700

A hot, breezy day it was. We’re keeping an eye to the east for possible action. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- August 13 - Hot and Dry

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2023 09:23:08 -0700

We are getting occasional showers, but not enough to saturate the soil. Our lawn is turning yellow again. Next weekend we could be in for more than we can handle, according to the weather reports. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Taken today at noon.

- August 12 - Trouble Brewing…?

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:39:18 -0400

It seems that three of the most reliable computer models are in agreement that we are going to be impacted in one way or another during the next weekend. The hurricane season is ramping up with three tropical waves with mean heading towards us. Be prepared ! MY God bless us all

Isabel

- August 7 - A Beautiful Morning in St. Croix

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2023 10:23:13 -0400

Hello Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying the same beautiful weather. It’s going to change, so let’s enjoy the sunny, dry spell while it lasts. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- August 4 - Beautiful Weather

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:52:25 -0700

So far so good. I understand that from the middle of the month activity will increase. Today we heard some rumblings in the distance and our big dog was not happy at all. This late afternoon photo was taken by my daughter a while ago. I’m enjoying the vistas of the sea from my house with my husband who was discharged from Baptist Hospital in Miami a few days ago. We hope this hurricane season will not be too rough, but preparedness is the key to survival. Let’s be ready for whatever comes. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- July 28 - EMILY is looking to form!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 23:58:52 -0400

We got some very good showers tonight. I have no idea where they came from. But they’re most welcome. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photos

- July 25 - Today’s photo

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:24:21 -0400

This is 95 L in our neck of the woods.

- July 25 - Effects of 95 L

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:22:09 -0400

We got some rain and wind from 95 L today. There’s more rain and even thunderstorms in the forecast. We look forward to the rain as it has been very dry. May God bless us all.

Isabel.

- July 24 - Effects of 95 L Passing to the South

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:05:52 -0400

Late this afternoon we started to get some light rain and the breeze has picked up considerably . I heard that as it passes closer to us it can get rainier on Wednesday. I hope and pray that the folks in the Windward Islands have been safe through the passage of this system. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- July 23 - 95 L is Struggling

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:52:54 -0700

It could very well survive to become something. The one behind is going to take advantage if a clear, moist path. May God bless us all.

Isabel

(Sorry, no photos today)

- July 21 - 95 L is heading to the Caribbean

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:43:29 -0400

It’s not as hazy today and the sky is almost all blue, but we have trouble brewing to our east. 95 L is a strong tropical wave which should be arriving in our vicinity by midweek next week; some forecasters predict a tropical storm, one went so far as to say it can even be a Category 2 hurricane. Time will tell. As the hours and days pass we shall know exactly what is coming. Behind 95L is another which already promises to be BIG long before it crosses the tropical Atlantic. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Today’s weather—hot and dry.

- July 19 - Saharan Dust!

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:27:10 -0700

Looks more like London fog. Thanks to this annual event the tropical waves cannot develop into storms. However, the dust will disípate and soon we’ll have trouble. The E storm is a female name and has already been given a bad rap because “storms with female names have been the worst” they say. The E storm is next in line. They think it’s the one coming off the coast of Africa. We shall know by the end of the month. May God bless us all.

Isabel

Saharan dust at 3:30 today.

- July 15 - Is there something heading this way?

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:00:29 -0400

Certainly for later this month there is almost the possibility of a cyclone. We have to Stop Listen and Prepare!

End of day photo:

- July 14 - DON Formed today far from us !

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:54:45 -0400

Tropical Waves are rolling out of Africa into a very warm sea. Had it not been for the dust up to this time we would’ve had more storms forming. Be prepared for a very busy season. We keep hearing that. Let’s do it! Better to be safe than sorry.

May God bless us all.

Isabel

Mango Season is also on…

- July 13 - Saharan Dust Sunset

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:38:52 -0700

Photos of the day:

A busy hurricane season ahead. May God bless us all.

Isabel

- July 12 - We are being prepared..

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:03:52 -0400

What’s coming is apocalyptic if we listen to some of the weather gurus out there. Granted the sea is warmer than usual and that is a cause for concern, as that is the fuel for the hurricanes. So, what do we do ? Prepare for the worse! May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photo:

- July 11 - Earthquakes and Hurricanes

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:27 -0400

We are in for a dramatic hurricane season with so many more storms added to the list and the increase of earthquakes around us. Are we getting ready for a big one? I prefer hurricanes, they are predictable, we can see them and prepare fig them. Not so with an earthquake! We do have Tsunami signs everywhere, so in a way we are prepared. May amGod bless us all.

Isabel

This morning’s photos:

- July 9 - A Strong Tropical Wave Approaching

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 23:58:30 -0400

It is being preceded by. Saharan dust, but not be enough to keep it from impacting our islands on Wednesday late afternoon and onwards. It is being closely monitored for possible development. In any case, be ready. May God bless us all.

Isabel

End of day photo

- July 5 - A Quiet Spell

By Isabel Cerni <isabelcerni at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2023 00:01:27 -0400

There’s a lot of dust in the air, but some of the tropical waves should still get through; as a matter of fact, TWC has rain in the forecast for the whole weekend. It does not always materialize, however, every little bit is welcome especially after the long dry months.This is the time to prepare in case of a hurricane. May God bless us all.

Isabel.

Everything is blooming after the BIG rain we had last week.

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