Tropical Storm Ian 7am Update

24 September 2022, 07:28 AM

Weather

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE WATCH FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS.

A Hurricane watch means Hurricane force winds are likely by 48 hours.

CURRENT STORMS INFO:

As of 7 AM, Tropical Storm Ian was located at 14.2N and 74.5W of about 570 miles SE of Grand Cayman with maximum sustained winds of 45mph. Tropical Storm Ian is moving towards the WSW at 15 mph with minimum central pressure of 1004mb / 29.65 inches.

BASED ON LATEST FORECAST TRACK

The Onset of Tropical Storm Force Winds for:

· Grand Cayman is: Mon Sep-26, 12:00 AM

· Sister Islands is: Mon Sep-26, 4:00 AM

The closest point of approach:

· Center is 22 miles WSW of Grand Cayman: Mon Sep-26, 7:00 AM

End of Tropical Storm force winds for:

· Grand Cayman is: Mon Sep-26, 5:00 PM

· Sister Islands is: Mon Sep-26, 8:00 AM

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. Hurricane force winds are expected for Grand Cayman by early Monday morning. 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

Sunday Sep. 25: 25.4 to 50.8 mm (1 - 2 inches)

Monday Sep. 26: 25.4 to 50.8 mm (1 - 2 inches)

Tuesday Sep. 27: 12.7 to 25.4 mm (0.5 - 1 inches)

GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

Estimated Wind direction and Speeds – (Beginning Sunday night)

Grand Cayman

Sunday Night: SE at 17 to 23 mph

Monday Morning: 70 to 85 mph with higher gusts

Monday Afternoon: 40 to 50 mph