Tropical Depression 19

Published 21st October, 7:06am

Tropical Depression 19 is currently south of the Cayman Islands.

At 5 a.m. the National Hurricane Center in Miami Florida has TD19 near 17.0 N 80.7 W or about 160 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman, 197 miles south of Cayman Brac.

TD19 is currently moving towards the southeast near 3 mph with maximum sustained winds near 35mph. This system posses no immediate threat to the Cayman Islands; however, rainfall associated with the system will continue to impact the islands over the next day or two. Swells are expected to affect the south and east coast of the Cayman Islands.

The CINWS will continue to monitor the progress of this storm. All interest within the Cayman Islands should continue to monitor the local media for the latest information on this system.

The next bulletin will be issued at 10 a.m. today.

For further information contact: Simon Boxall