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Cayman National Weather Service Surveillance Bulletin #1 – Friday 14 June

The National Weather Service is currently conducting surveillance of a disturbance in the region with potential implications for the Cayman Islands, beginning today Friday 14 through Tuesday 18 June 2024.  A broad area of low pressure is expected to form…

Continued Rainfall Advisory 13 June

This is an important safety announcement regarding the ongoing weather conditions in our islands. Between 7pm and this morning we received 1/4 inch of rain.  It is estimated that we will receive 1/2 inch to 1 inch of rain throughout…

Assessment Conducted on Flood-Prone Areas on Grand Cayman

Image of neighbourhood located in the eastern district of Bodden Town with water settlement following rainfall on Thursday, 13 June 2024. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 13 June 2024 Preliminary assessments were conducted early this afternoon in response to heavy rainfall received…

National Hurricane Exercise Concludes Enhances Readiness

The National Hazard Management Executive are briefed on the recovery efforts made during the exercise The annual National Hurricane Exercise concluded today, Friday, 7 June 2024, following a five-day training session facilitated by Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) in partnership…

Continued Improvement of Weather Conditions Expected

Aerial image of the Windsor Park Community George Town, Cayman Islands, 10 June 2024 Weather conditions are expected to improve gradually through the night following severe flooding on Monday 10 June. Cloudy to overcast skies with moderate showers and thunder are…

Support Being Offered to Public in Light of Flooding

Grand Cayman, 10 June 2024 – The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) call centre has been activated today, Monday 10 June 2024, to aid persons who are impacted by flooding. The helpline is 949-6555 and calls are assessed according to risk…

Cayman: Road Closure Update as of 6pm

Grand Cayman, Monday 10 June 2024 The Linford Pierson Highway (both eastbound and westbound lanes) has reopened. Motorists are asked to continue to be observant and remain off roads wherever possible to mitigate risks of accidents or vehicular damage.  The below roadways…

DVDL Announces Immediate Closure of Crewe Road Office Due to Flooding/SAVANNAH DISTRICT – PLANCAYMAN PUBLIC CONSULTATION – POSTPONED

DVDL Announces Immediate Closure of Crewe Road Office Due to Flooding June 10, 2024 – George Town, Grand Cayman – The Department of Vehicle and Driver’s Licensing (DVDL) announces the immediate closure of its Crewe Road office today, Monday, June…

Cayman Islands’ Government Agencies Respond to Flooding Following Inclement Weather

The National Emergency Operations Centre has been partially activated, today Monday 10 June 2024, to provide coordinated and tactical relief to persons affected by flooding in Grand Cayman. Led by government emergency response and disaster relief agency, Hazard Management Cayman…

FURTHER UPDATE: The westbound lanes of the Linford Pierson Highway, travelling towards Central George Town, have been closed. UPDATE: RCIPS Traffic and Road Policing Unit Warns Motorists to Exercise Extreme Caution -Agnes Way in George Town, from the Linford Pierson Highway to Crewe Road, has been fully CLOSED

FURTHER UPDATE: The westbound lanes of the Linford Pierson Highway, travelling towards Central George Town, have been closed. UPDATE: A due to flooding. Portions of Crewe Road and Linford Pierson are also experiencing severe flooding and may currently be impassable….