Thu 13 Jul 2023

TROPICAL REPORT

ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*)  800 AM EDT Thu 13 Jul 2023

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Tropical Weather Outlook 
500 AM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

Tropical Storm Calvin

CALVIN EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE VERY SOON

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

Light to moderate winds and seas will continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours in association with a weak pressure gradient over the northwest Caribbean. Further east, a tropical wave over the central Caribbean moving west at 20 knots is expected to move into the Cayman area from late tonight supporting an increase in cloudiness and showers. The wave is expected to move west of the Cayman area tomorrow evening. Radar images currently show no showers over the Cayman area.

Today:  A mix of clouds and sun. Winds E at 10-20 mph. Tonight: Clear skies early then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms late. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph.

Sea: Slight to moderate with a wave height of 2 to 4 feet.

Humidity: 79%

UV: 13 EXTREME Same as yesterday. Daily Max at 11am.

Temperatures: Yesterday – Low 78.4°F, High 89.5°F  Today (Expected) – Low 78°F High 89°F

Barometer: 1013.00 mb Steady

Rain: Last month: 3.05 in

Rain this month: 0.18 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.00 in. – 5 days since rain, 3 rain days in Jul
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in 
2023 Season Total: 11.40 in

Chance of rain: 40%

Notes:

Latest rainfall readings are from SOUTH SOUND.
Average rainfall in Jul: 6.9 in.
Average temperature in Jul: 77°F to 90°F
Sea Temperature in Jul: 84°F

MOON: 17% Illumination

Waning Crescent

LOCAL 6 DAY FORECAST

Grand Cayman Sun & Tides Tables July 2023

From Tides4fishing

IMPORTANT NOTICEThe times reflected in the tidal table for Grand Cayman are predictions valid as references for sports fishing in areas near the coast of Grand Cayman. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR NAVIGATION. Remember that to practice any activity at sea like diving, windsurfing and fishing from a boat or underwater fishing should always be consulted with the official tide tables of the port of Grand Cayman.

UV WARNINGS

Moderate: 3-5 Take precautions by covering up, and wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, especially if you will be outside for 30 minutes or more. Look for shade near midday when the sun is strongest.

High: 6-7 Protection required – UV damages the skin and can cause sunburn. Reduce time in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and take full precaution by seeking shade, covering up exposed skin, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and applying sunscreen.

Very High: 8-10 Extra precaution required – unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly. Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and seek shade, cover up, and wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Extreme: 11+ Take full precaution. Unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn in minutes. Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., cover up, and wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and increase UV exposure.

See: http://www.weather.gov.ky/portal/page?_
FOR RADAR IMAGE GO TO: https://www.weather.gov.ky/radar
Also see Weather In Cayman: http://www.weatherincayman.com

UV Report From THE WEATHER NETWORK

Moon info and graphic: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/cayman-islands/george-town

Tropical storm data and graphics from National Hurricane Center at: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Weathernerds: http:// https://www.weathernerds.org/
Mikes Weather Page: https://spaghettimodels.co