Thu 20 Jul 2023

TROPICAL REPORT

ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic – Caribbean Sea – Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Weather Outlook (en Español*)  800 AM EDT Thu 20 Jul 2023

Tropical Storm Don

DON NOW MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD

Eastern North Pacific (East of 140°W)

Tropical Weather Outlook 
500 AM EDT Thu Jul 20 2023

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

 Isolated thundershowers are expected across the Cayman Islands over the next 24 hours as a tropical wave moves over the northwest Caribbean. The wave is expected to move west of Cayman area this evening. High real feel temperatures of over 100°F during the day and over 90°F at night are expected to continue over the next few days. Radar images show isolated showers in and around the Cayman area moving west.

Today:  Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Winds E at 10-20 mph. Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph.

Sea: Moderate with a wave height of 3 to 5 feet.

Humidity: 79%

UV: 11 EXTREME UP from yesterday. Daily Max at 11am.

Temperatures: Yesterday – Low 84.4°F, High 90.4°F  Today (Expected) – Low 83°F High 90°F

Barometer: 1015.00 mb Steady

Rain: Last month: 3.05 in

Rain this month: 0.21 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.00 in. – 1 day since rain, 10 rain days in Jul
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in 
2023 Season Total: 11.43 in

Chance of rain: 16%

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: 7% Illumination

Waxing 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