Tropical Storm Olga

Newbie Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Posts: 8

Any news on Tropical Storm Olga? I will be arriving on Saturday, December 15, 2007.

Native Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 2035 Location: Illinois

According to weather wunderground by dec.14th, which looks like when it will be in the Cayman area, it will be downgraded to a tropical depression with winds 29 mph, and gusts of 40mph. (That's if I'm reading this right) Looks like the area to the east is being hit quite a bit harder. We're coming in on the 13th, so I guess that I shouldn't be expecting the best weather. But the good thing is that the bad weather always leaves and the sun comes out and all is well with the world!!

Shelly :-)

Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:24 am Post subject:

It looks like it is weakening as it moves along and may even be downgraded from a tropical storm to a depression soon.

Seems that the Caymans are watching it carefully, but are really just expecting some rain and wind......I have copied a few paragraphs out of an article from the Dec. 11th Caymanian Compass:

Quote:

Although most computer models forecast Olga to dissipate in the face of strong wind shear, Chief Meteorologist John Tibbetts said Cayman residents should remain vigilant.

?There?s a lot more that could go on with this storm,? he said.

Mr. Tibbetts acknowledged that Olga is facing some hindrances.

?This storm has a long way to go,? he said. ?It still has interactions with Hispaniola and Jamaica yet. We?ll have to see what it does as it heads west.?

If Olga dissipates into a remnant low as expected, it will likely only bring showers to the area later this week.

?The models themselves do not bring a great deal more rain than we?re already expecting,? Mr. Tibbetts said.

Cayman?s forecast for Wednesday through Saturday is for widely scattered showers with some thunder. Mr. Tibbetts said some of those showers are associated with Olga because the storm is pushing moisture this way.

The forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for breezy conditions, with winds north to northeast at 15 to 20 knots. A shift in the winds to the east?southeast is expected Thursday night, with a decrease in wind speeds to 10 to 15 knots. A small craft advisory is in effect through Thursday night.

Hopefully, it won't have a huge impact on either of your vacations......as Shelly, says, once the rain passes, all is well with the world again!

Char

Native Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 2035 Location: Illinois

Looks like we'll be arriving just as Olga does--2pm tomorrow---I wonder if we'll make it. We just put underwear, extra shirts and toothbrushes in our carry on--plus some rain gear.

Several years ago our daughter's plane was diverted to Jamaica because of bad weather---oh did she really have to remind me of that tonight?

My gosh, all these years, and I believe this is a first for us.

Well, wish us luck

Shelly :-)

Newbie Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 10 Location: New Jersey

We're arriving on Saturday, December 15th....we're only there for a week, so we're hoping the weather will be ok by about Sunday. Has anyone heard how long this will last??

Good luck to you Shelly! That's not a bad idea to pack some clothes in our carry bag!!

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject:

For what it's worth, I just got an email from my daughter (who lives there) and she's at work and just said, "Same old, same old. Putting up the tree this weekend." She didn't mention Olga.

Wish I were going. Snowing its brains out here! Have fun.

Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject:

Well, It's Thursday afternoon (late) and it appears our depression is on the way out. Had some nice rain... which we needed... and the wind blew my plastic chairs and table off my porch, but no damage done. On the plus side, my cistern is full again.... I was beginning to think I'd have to buy some water. As they say, "All's well that ends well".

Native Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 2035 Location: Illinois

we're in Cayman now--I talked to the pilot because I was so worried that it would be a rough flight. It's 7pm and feels a little cool tonight and a bit of a breeze, but nothing bad like I had anticipated. As we were driving to our condo we saw some puddles in the road, but we didn't run into any rain.

The sea didn't look too rough either, some chop. This will be nice if it's all there is to the storm.

I bet that by the time Mossy gets here,it will be great weather.

Shelly :-)

Newbie Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 10 Location: New Jersey

Hi Shelly,

So glad you made it and had no issues! I know your daughter was making you a little nervous! We hope to fly out of New Jersey very early on Saturday (BEFORE THE SNOW STORM THAT IS PREDICTED!!). If it isn't a tropical storm to worry about, it's a snow storm!! Go figure!

Anyway, enjoy your visit!!

Carole (Mossy)

Newbie Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 10 Location: New Jersey

Shelly,

You mentioned that it was cool tonight....how cool? Do you think we'll be able to swim next week?

Carole (Mossy)

Native Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 2035 Location: Illinois

Mossy

Not to worry---it's always warm enough to swim. Cool means there was a

nice breeze and we could sleep without air conditioning----but the thermostat in our unit still read 80 this a.m.

We had one year about 25 years ago that it was really cool--but that might be in the 50s and it was short lasting and has never happened again--it was a storm passing through as I remember. When it's cold in Florida it's cooler here, but never gets cold like it can get it florida.

It's sunny this morning--there were several rains during the night--but hopefully it will be beautiful all day--who knows

But don't worry even when it rains, it's warm here.

Where are you staying? We're near Rum Point

Have a great trip and hope you make it out before the snow

We're off to stock up our refrigerator

Shelly:-)

Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:33 am Post subject:

Hi Shelly,

I'm so glad that you arrived ok and that the weather isn't too bad! Thank you so much for checking in with us while on your vacation!!

I felt bad that I didn't get a chance to wish you a good trip before you left, so I'll do it now.........I hope you have a safe and wonderful time with your family and friends on our beloved island getaway.

Have fun!

Char

Newbie Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 10 Location: New Jersey

Hi Shelly!

Thanks for the weather information....so glad it's nice! We're staying at The Grandview. We plan to go to Rum Point during the week. The last time we visited Grand Cayman it was raining the day we traveled to Rum Point....this year we plan on seeing sun EVERY DAY!!!

Have a great vacation!

Also, thanks to Pat for posting the information from her daughter....I was afraid we'd have to fight with Olga this vacation, but it appears we will luck out!!

Mossy (Carole)

Native Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 2035 Location: Illinois

thanks char

Perhaps this year,if my husband shows me what to do with the pictures we take, I'll be able to post some things from here.

Our son will be coming in for 2 weeks on Sat. and our daughter, her husband, and our 2 grandkids will be arriving on the 27th. Trying to think of what I'm going to feed them all---but in the meantime, we're going out tonight to try Portofino----a restaurant we've never been to--and I think there is a CAG coupons which I better remember to bring.

Take care and I'll start a trip report as soon as I have something interesting to report.

thanks for the good wishes

Shelly :-)

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