09/24/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2022 12:49
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE WARNING FOR GRAND CAYMAN AND A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR THE SISTER ISLANDS.
A Hurricane warning means Hurricane force winds are likely by 36 hours.
CURRENT STORMS INFO:
As of 10 AM, Tropical Storm Ian was located at 14.2N and 75.8W of about 505 miles SE of Grand Cayman with maximum sustained winds of 45mph. Tropical Storm Ian is moving towards the W at 16 mph with minimum central pressure of 1003mb / 29.62 inches.
BASED ON LATEST FORECAST TRACK
The Onset of Tropical Storm Force Winds for:
The closest point of approach:
End of Tropical Storm force winds for:
IF THE STORM CONTINUES ON ITS LATEST FORECAST TRACK
Expected weather conditions for the Cayman Islands:
Overcast skies with widespread thunderstorms are expected from Sunday with tropical storm conditions late into the night as the system nears the Cayman Islands. Tropical Storm force winds with possible Hurricane force gusts are expected for Grand Cayman by early Monday morning as the system moves more west of the Cayman area. Extremely rough seas accompanied by storm surge are also expected.
WARNINGS
A FLOOD WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
Estimated Rainfall Amount per Day
GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
Estimated Wind direction and Speeds - (Beginning Sunday night)
Grand Cayman
Sister Islands
A MARINE WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS. ALL MARINE CRAFT SHOULD SEEK AND REMAINS IN SAFE HABOUR.
Estimated Wave Heights