Science & Nature
Schools open despite continued squalls and flooding
(CNS): Government schools will reopen Thursday, having been closed for three days, even though the weather forecast is for continued floods and squalls into the afternoon. A release from the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the decision had been made based on consultations with the Cayman Islands National Weather Service.
Cayman was caught in outer-band squalls of Helene
(CNS): The heavy rain and winds that hit the Cayman Islands from early Wednesday morning after the tropical storm warning for Helene was lifted was due to a rapid intensification of the storm and the powerful squalls in its outer bands as it became a hurricane. In an update broadcast live at 1:30pm Wednesday, Cayman […]
More roads closed due to flooding as rain persists
(CNS) UPDATED 12:45pm: The RCIPS says that due to major flooding, a number of roads were closed at 11am today, Wednesday. They are Halifax Road, Huldah Avenue, Dorcy Drive, Bronze Road, Webb Road, Oak Mill Street and Seafarers Way (in the vicinity of Burger King Waterfront). In addition, small vehicles are currently prohibited on Hope […]
Tropical storm watch lifted but more rain coming
(CNS): The government lifted the tropical storm watch at around noon on Tuesday but officials said this was not an all-clear yet on TS Helene because of the continued severe weather. Residents should exercise caution when outdoors and take necessary safety precautions as conditions are still being assessed. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through […]
Tropical Storm Helene leaves flooding in its wake
(CNS) UPDATED 11am: As Grand Cayman continued under a tropical storm watch Tuesday morning, TC9 became Tropical Storm Helene, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 11am bulletin. While the storm is moving away from the Cayman Islands, the wet weather is continuing as the centre passes around 190 miles to the west of Grand Cayman, […]
Cayman placed under storm warning as TC9 nears
(CNS) UPDATED: As of 7:00pm Monday, Grand Cayman has been placed under a Tropical Storm Warning. Storm-force winds are expected within the next 36 hours as the weather system, potential TC9, continues to move north. The brewing storm is currently 98 miles from Grand Cayman and 199 miles from the Sister Islands, with 35mph winds […]
Cayman braces for heavy rains and flooding
(CNS): The Cayman Islands is bracing itself for the potential onslaught of a tropical storm over the coming days as a weather system very close to our area is becoming more organised and likely to intensify as it passes between now and Wednesday. It is then expected to become a hurricane as it heads through […]
Gov’t schools to close in face of stormy weather
(CNS):Â Government schools on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including the University College of the Cayman Islands, will be closed on Monday as a potential storm develops south of Grand Cayman. Cayman Prep has confirmed it will close and other private schools are also expected to cancel classes tomorrow. Government officials said they are working closely […]
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 […]
HMCI urges readiness for risky late storm season
(CNS): Against the backdrop of forecasters calling for a busy second half of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, government has announced a new National Week of Readiness from 18 to 25 September. Led by Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI), the initiative is part of a broader effort to cultivate a culture of preparedness and ensure […]
Baby turtles don’t need help to make it to sea
(CNS): The Department of Environment is urging the public not to try to help or interfere with baby turtles as they hatch from their nests. The experts explained that the little creatures don’t need help, and attempting to dig them out of the sand can cause more harm than good. Only DoE teams are authorized […]
