A small craft warning is in effect for all of this week. Expecting strong easterly winds of 6-8 feet in open waters.

Valid for the evening of January 03^rd  2019 through the evening of January 04^th 2019.

 SYNOPSIS:                                

Moderate winds with slight to moderate seas expected over the next 24 hours in association with a high pressure system over the western Atlantic. Further north, a cold front over the northwest Gulf of Mexico will impact wind speeds over our area in the next few days as it approaches the western Caribbean. Radar images show isolated showers, in and around the Cayman area, which are moving towards the northwest.

FORECAST:

Tonight: Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers. Temperatures will fall to the low 70’s °F. Winds will be southeast at 10 to 15 knots. Seas will be moderate with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers. Temperatures will rise to the mid 80’s °F. Winds will be southeasterly at 5 to 10 knots. Seas will be slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet.

OUTLOOK: the cold front moves into our area Sunday morning supporting moderate to fresh north to northwesterly winds, rough seas and northwesterly swells.

FORECASTER : Miller

For additional weather information, please visit www.weather.gov.ky, or contact via telephone on 945-5773. 

The Harbour Patrol now has a new support number and can be reached at 925 – 5772

VALID FOR THE AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER 23^RD 2019 THROUGH THE AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER 24^TH 2019. 

Today: Partly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers. An increase in cloudiness and shower activity is expected from this evening. Temperatures will rise to the mid 80’s °F. Winds will be southwest 5 to 10 knots. Seas will be slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet with higher swells expected on the western coast of Grand Cayman.

Tonight: Cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers and possible thunder. Temperatures will fall to the low 70’s °F. Winds will be northwesterly at 15 to 20 knots. Seas will be moderate to rough with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet.  Small craft should exercise caution over open water especially on the west and north coast of Grand Cayman and the sister islands later tonight. 

Tomorrow: Mainly fair skies this morning over Grand Cayman becoming partly cloudy tonight.Cloudiness and showers will linger over the sister islands through this evening.  Temperatures will rise to the low 80’s °F. Winds will be Northwest 10 to 15 knots with higher gusts. Seas will be moderate to rough with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet with higher swells especially on the west and north coasts. Small craft should exercise caution over open water 

The Port of George Town has re-opened as of 3pm today, December 20th.

The port of George Town is temporarily closed for all operations due to inclement weather.  Please monitor our website and social media for updated information about when the port will re-open.

The following are the times for the upcoming holidays –

Monday, December 16, 2019 – No night operations to facilitate a Staff Function.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – Night operations ends at midnight (12:00am) for the Public Holiday.
Thursday, December 19, 2019 – All areas closed for the Public Holiday. Night operations resumes at midnight (12:00am – 05:00am).
December 17, 18, 20 & 23, 2019 – Extended Holiday hours Billing Office, Cargo Distribution Center and Container Yard will remain open till 6:00pm. Night operations as normal.
December 24 & 31, 2019 – Billing Office, Cargo Distribution Center and Container Yard will close at 01:00pm. Night operations from 6:00pm – 12:00am.
December 25, 2019 – All areas closed for the Public Holiday.
December 26, 2019 – All areas closed for the Public Holiday.
December 26, 2019 – Night operations resumes at midnight (12:00am – 05:00am).
January 1, 2020 – All areas closed for the Public Holiday. Night operations to resume at midnight (12:00am – 05:00am).

The GT Harbour will experience NW winds 5 to 10 knots on Tuesday morning Dec 3, 2019, switching to North Northeasterly in the afternoon.  Seas in the afternoon will be 3ft from the NW, going down to 2ft as the front moves away.  The NW swells will likely impact the harbour from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday morning and then dissipate.  Small craft along the west coast and those on moorings should take extra precautions.

All small craft operators please note that there is a small craft warning in effect from today through Saturday.  Seas over open waters are expected to be 4 to 6 feet.  Winds East to Northeast at 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.

For more weather information please go to http://www.weather.gov.ky/portal/page/portal/nwshome

The Management of the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands would like to remind their valued customers that during the busy holiday season, all cargo collections from the warehouse must be done in a timely manner, so as to not impact safe and efficient operations.

Port Authority would like to especially highlight those persons importing vehicles to the Cayman Islands and request that all importers collect their vehicles without delay.

Port Authority would like to continue to serve you with the highest of standards.

The Management would like to advise their customers that the Billing office, Cargo Distribution Center and the Container yard will be closed on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Customers wishing to clear their goods should do so prior to this date. This closure will not impact the night operations which will be from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am.

All areas will reopen as normal on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Thank you.
Port Authority Management