TS Delta rolls towards Cayman with 60mph winds
(CNS) UPDATED 2pm: Tropical Storm Delta began strengthening quickly Monday afternoon. At 2pm it was packing winds of 60mph and heading towards the Cayman Islands at around 7mph. The National Hurricane Center said it was located some 255 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman and tropical force winds extended over 60 miles from the centre. Cayman can expect to begin feeling storm-force winds this evening with the worst of the weather in the early morning.
Government is expected to hold a televised live briefing at around 4pm Monday.
TS Delta is expected to bring heavy rains, high-seas and floods. All three Cayman Islands are under a storm warning and all government offices, schools and many public authorities are closed. Stores and private businesses are also expected to be closed early this evening.
The National Hazard Management Council has advised private sector employers to allow everyone who is able to work from home today and tomorrow as the storm passes through.
The public was urged to complete all preparations this morning and stay tuned to the social and other traditional media for continued updates.
At this point the NHC advises that the storm will strengthen into a hurricane on Tuesday, but it will moving away from Cayman as it does. The storm is expected to pick up speed tomorrow and Wednesday as it heads towards the Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, and western end of the island of Cuba as a category 1 hurricane.
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Category: Science & Nature, Weather
Yawn.
2.38 Yep. Super yawn. Mega yawn.
CNS, I am trying to tell the Governor to vacate.
School should’ve been open today.
could you imagine the panic and traffic at 3pm?
Wow, that one came out of nowhere.
Looks like 7 mile beach is gonna get the surge as it moves westerly.
Hope the Governor is sensible and does not stay at home.
Looks like it is slowing down, so not good news.
I don’t think you understand weather reports.
We shall see.
Not sure you understand the weather mate – he’s got it spot on on direction of surge, and slow moving storms over hot water are bad news – damn thing is intensifying fast. Already a Cat 1.
I’m hoping he stay right there but I’m sure they have a swanky luxury suite all prepared for him at the Kimpton or Ritz ready for him while we down here in Windsor Park getting flooded..
Good thing the kids are not in school today, it’s pretty wild out there!
Yeah
Especially on the roads and in liquor stores and supermarkets😂
12:42 and Lone Star. Lots of burly construction workers throwing beer down their necks.
According to the National Weather Service, slight damage can begin when winds reach 45 mph, but this range is considered “non-severe”. These non-severe winds may cause some tree branches to break off and can cause damage to already loose or susceptible shingles.
Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph.
Storm surge is another matter.
That is the whole point. Storm surge.
And it’s now at 60mph and strengthening…
Back in 2005 Wilma was virtually nothing just to our south then it went through rapid intensification and became one of the most powerful hurricanes on record. Fortunately it stayed south then west of Cayman. The water temps in our area are very warm right now, which is one of the reasons that Delta has rapidly intensified and it will likely continue to do so. All the people who are grumbling should be grateful if it stays away from us. Stay safe Cayman.