Paloma takes aim on grand cayman island

[bajathree]

Hurricane Paloma

M. Ressler, Lead Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

Nov. 7, 2008 7:30 am ET

At 7 a.m. EST, Hurricane Paloma was located about 85 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman Island moving to the north at 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds near the center have increased to 80 mph.

Paloma is already bringing bands of heavy rain to the Cayman Islands and the winds will increase later today. Overnight, Paloma will continue to strengthen and could be a strong Category 2 storm as it passes close to or over Grand Cayman Island. Hurricane warnings have been posted for the Caymans. All preparations should be quickly completed.

[FIRELT5]

Hurricane Paloma

M. Ressler, Lead Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

Nov. 7, 2008 7:30 am ET

At 7 a.m. EST, Hurricane Paloma was located about 85 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman Island moving to the north at 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds near the center have increased to 80 mph.

Paloma is already bringing bands of heavy rain to the Cayman Islands and the winds will increase later today. Overnight, Paloma will continue to strengthen and could be a strong Category 2 storm as it passes close to or over Grand Cayman Island. Hurricane warnings have been posted for the Caymans. All preparations should be quickly completed.

 

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