Tropical Storm Ian Brings Heavy Rain to the Cayman Islands

Tropical Storm Ian brought heavy rains to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, on Sunday, September 25, as authorities issued a hurricane warning in the area.

John Tibbetts, director of the National Weather Service, said Grand Cayman will remain under a Hurricane Warning and the Sister Islands under a Tropical Storm Watch “out of an abundance of caution.” Tibbetts advised the public to continue preparedness activities and remain vigilant.

Footage captured by Twitter user @StadiumPrint shows heavy rain descending upon the island.

According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Ian is forecasted to begin “rapidly strengthening” on September 25 and warned of significant wind and storm surge impacts in western Cuba.

The NHC also said Ian will impact parts of Florida by the middle of the week. Credit: @StadiumPrint via Storyful

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