Tropical Storm IAN

IAN EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN OVER THE CENTRAL CARIBBEAN

HURRICANE CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS EARLY MONDAY

SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.2N 74.5W ABOUT 300 MI...485 KM SSE OF KINGSTON JAMAICA ABOUT 570 MI...915 KM SE OF GRAND

CAYMAN MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 255 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Jamaica

A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area.

A watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests in western and central Cuba, the Florida Keys, and the Florida peninsula should monitor the progress of Ian.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.