Tropical Storm Update

Published 22nd October, 4:32pm

The National Hurricane Center in Miami Florida is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Richard, which at 4 p.m. was located near 16.2 N 81.7 W or about 214 miles south of Grand Cayman. Richard is currently moving west at 5 mph with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph.

This system poses no immediate threat to the Cayman Islands; however, all interests within the Cayman Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this storm.

The Cayman area can expect continued cloudy skies with widely scattered showers tonight, cloudy rainy weather tomorrow. Some showers will be locally heavy. Additionally moderate southeast winds are expected to continue tonight, fresh east-northeast winds and rough seas tomorrow. Swells are expected to affect the south and east coast of the Cayman Islands, especially this morning and evening.

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

The next bulletin will be issued 10 p.m. tonight.

For further information contact: Simon Boxall