Hurricane Ike Update 5pm Sunday, 7 September 2008

Published 7th September, 7:59pm

From Hazard Management Cayman Islands’ Joint Communications Service

All times are LOCAL

Key messages

• The Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the Cayman Islands.
• Hurricane Ike has generally followed the forecast path today.
• According to the 4:00pm update from the National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Hurricane Ike is projected to pass about 150 miles north of the Sister Islands tomorrow afternoon (Monday, 8 September).
• Tropical storm-force winds are currently not projected to affect the Sister Islands.
• The Cayman Islands National Weather Service and Hazard Management Cayman Islands will continue to monitor the system overnight.
• Residents, especially those on the Sister Islands, should continue to monitor local weather announcements.
• The next statement from the National Hazard Management Council will be issued at 7am tomorrow morning, unless there are substantial developments in the interim.

For further information contact: Angela Piercy