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Compass News – 23 October 2025
We bring you the latest on Tropical Storm Melissa.
We hear from Cayman Brac residents about their storm preparations.
And sea conditions are hampering efforts to find the missing boaters.
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Cayman Compass
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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