Heavy rain, floods expected over coming days
(CNS): Heavy rain from a disorganised weather system in our region could cause flooding in low-lying areas of Grand Cayman, where more than seven inches of rain is expected over the coming days, compounded by king tides. Models suggest that as the system becomes more organised, there is a high chance of prolonged showers across the Cayman Islands. In its latest forecast, the CI National Weather Service said the heavy rain will likely start on Sunday evening, with peak rainfall occurring on Monday and Tuesday.
Throughout this period, the Cayman Islands will be experiencing elevated king tides, which are higher than usual due to seasonal lunar activity. Combined with increased rainfall, the risk of significant flooding in low-lying and coastal areas is greatly enhanced. Additionally, the isolated showers currently affecting the islands will only increase the likelihood of flooding spreading to adjacent areas.
“The system is still currently disorganised; therefore, rainfall levels are subject to change,” said Chief Meteorologist Kerry Powery. “The eventual rainfall values will depend on the timing and location of where the system develops. Given the current risk, residents should closely monitor official communication channels for frequent updates. Cayman’s drainage systems are affected by tidal levels; during high tides, the excess water may contribute to flooding.”
Powery noted that there will be accumulated flooding throughout the period, but it should not result in flash flood-type events on a single day, as we experienced in June.
To help mitigate the impacts of flooding, the community is encouraged to take the following precautions:
- Stay Informed: Keep an eye on tidal schedules specific to your area and be aware of the timing of high tides. Follow the Weather Office Facebook page and WhatsApp Channel.
- Prepare Your Property: Residents in low-lying areas should move vehicles and valuables to higher ground.
- Exercise Caution: Be mindful of local conditions and avoid walking or driving through any flooded areas.
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Category: Science & Nature, Weather
A smattering of rain, it’s rainy season for Pete’s sake. It seems CIG needed a day off, as if we need to be adding the lack of productivity in the Civil Service? I swear some of our chief CS administrators have water on their brains, maybe that why they are being told to stay dry at home hunkered down on the couch?
I would appeal to drivers to:
1) keep off the roads if you don’t have to be out.
2) use low beam headlights when on the road.
3) reduce speed according to the road conditions.
4) maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
5) be extra courteous to cyclists and pedestrians.
I would appeal to you to learn how to drive like people in the real world.
It’s only rain. Dear God. Any vaguely competent driver can drive in rain or through puddles. Only in Cayman do people drive with hazards on in the rain, as if the rest of us don’t know it’s wet.
It’s the hazards when they are stopping to let some other asshole out in the traffic or a pedestrian on a marked crossing that is the real issue here.
They drive with the hazards on in sunshine. The orange button should be re-labelled ‘ Entitlement ‘.
We have a Chief Meteorologist, Mr Powery, and another boss, Mr Tibbetts, even higher than him, all in a very small department in a very small jurisdiction which in any case has to rely on the US (and possibly others) for quality, reliable weather information. Overstaffing it would seem! But at least they are Caymanian.
I’ll have you know our Chief Metrologist was very knowledgeable today when he claimed, and I quote “we haven’t had any rain in Grand Cayman today”…
It rained last night (Sunday morning) and it rained all day (Sunday day). Hell, it rained on Saturday as well.
Classic Powery clan I say. Perpetual underperformers.
Signed, Tina Bodden.
Breaking news! It might rain in the tropics!
Chance of mudslides at Rum Point 100%
Quick, close all the schools and government offices for the whole of next week before it’s too late!
Yo Franz, it was a joke bruh!
#nothingburger