Fri 18 Oct Weather

TROPICAL REPORT

ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico

TROPICAL REPORT
ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook
Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 
800 AM EDT Fri 18 Oct 2024
1205 UTC Fri 18 Oct 2024

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*) 
500 AM PDT Fri 18 Oct 2024
 Tropical Weather Discussion
1005 UTC Fri 18 Oct 2024

Tropical Weather Outlook Text

Tropical Weather Discussion

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

A stationary front over the northwest Caribbean, a tropical wave over the western Caribbean and a broad area of low pressure over the southwest Caribbean will continue to interact over the next 24 hours, bringing cloudy to overcast skies with periods of rain and heavier showers. Some of these showers, along with higher-than-normal tide levels, may lead to flooding in low-lying areas.

Today: Thunderstorms.  Winds ESE 10-20 mph.

Tonight: Thunderstorms likely. Winds ESE 10-20 mph

Chance of rain: 100%.

Sea: Moderate to rough with a wave height of 5 to 7 feet. Small craft should exercise caution over open water.

UV: 1 LOW (Daily Max at 11 am)

Low: 0-2

Minimal sun protection required for normal activity. Wear sunglasses on bright days. If outside for more than one hour, cover up and use sunscreen. Reflection off snow can nearly double UV strength, so wear sunglasses and apply sunscreen on your face.

Expected temperatures: 85.°F to 78°F. Yesterday: H 88.1°F  L 77.2. °F

Barometer: 1010 mb 

Humidity: 79%

Rain: Last month: 10.07 in Rain this month: 9.08 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 2.55 in.0 day since rain, 10 rain days in Oct.

2023 Season Total: 41.02 in 
2024 Season Total: 57.29 in
Latest rainfall readings are from HALF WAY POND.
Average rainfall in Oct: 8.8 in.
Average temperature in Oct: 83°F to 88°F
Sea Temperature in Oct 85°F

MOON: 98%

Waning Gibbous

LOCAL 6 DAY FORECAST

Grand Cayman Sun & Tides Tables October 2024

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.

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/