Thu 31 Aug 2023

TROPICAL REPORT

ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*)  800 AM EDT Thu 31 Aug 2023

Hurricane Franklin

FRANKLIN MOVING FURTHER AWAY FROM BERMUDA… …DANGEROUS SURF AND RIP CURRENT CONDITIONS CONTINUE ALONG THE MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES COAST.

Tropical Storm Idalia

HEAVY RAINFALL AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING CONTINUES IN PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA… …WINDS INCREASING OVER THE OUTER BANKS AND PAMLICO SOUND

Tropical Storm Jose

DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM JOSE

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Tropical Weather Outlook 
500 AM EDT Thu 31 Aug 2023

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

DAY: Sun and clouds mixed. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. NIGHT:  Partly cloudy skies. Winds NNE at 10-15 mph.

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

UV: 12 EXTREME DOWN from yesterday. Daily Max at 11am.

Temperatures: Yesterday – Low 79.4°F, High 90.4°F  Today (Expected) – Low 78°F High 90°F

Barometer: 1011 mb 

Humidity: 84%

Rain: Last month: 0.88 in

Rain this month: 11.72 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.00 in. 3 days since rain, 16 rain days in Aug
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in 
2023 Season Total: 22.6 in

Chance of rain: 5%

Notes:

Latest rainfall readings are from HALF WAY POND
Average rainfall in Aug: 6.7 in.
Average temperature in Aug: 77°F to 90°F
Sea Temperature in Aug: 84°F

MOON: 100% Illumination

FULL MOON

LOCAL 6 DAY FORECAST

Grand Cayman Sun & Tides Tables Aug 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