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Cayman Brac keeps watch on TS Melissa
On the sister islands residents are getting storm ready. Our crew was on Cayman Brac on Thursday and caught up with residents who say that they are getting prepared, but they say they are reassured having the protection of the bluff.
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Melissa’s path uncertain, but Cayman prepares for possible hurricane
Hazard Management Cayman Islands and the Cayman Islands National Weather Service are encouraging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and prepared as Tropical Storm Melissa drifts very slowly towards the south coast of Jamaica.
Regardless of the exact path Melissa takes, very rough seas, heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds are expected in the Cayman Islands on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (28- 30 Oct.).
Wind shear has been keeping the storm disorganised, but this shear is expected to lessen on Saturday, at which point the US National Hurricane Center is forecasting that Melissa will begin a period of steady strengthening before reaching major hurricane status on Sunday morning.
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