stormCARIB presents in depth information, weather discussions and local reports regarding tropical storms and hurricanes threatening the Caribbean islands. Special local hurricane correspondents are standing by on the islands and will provide timely eye-witness reports and updates. Listed are the latest 10 updates received. http://stormcarib.com 60 en-us Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:39 EST Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:39 EST * Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:01:30 -0400 Good afternoon, On your mark.....get ready.....SAIL!! Winds are up and sailboats are out in full force today, They all seem to enjoying the steady trade winds. We have a wonderful temperature of 84 degrees, with winds out of the east south east at 15 mph. A great day to go sailing or just not stress about life and enjoy the moment. Cheers! the Mermaid Gardener conch 1.jpg __________________________________________________________________]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:39 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bvi.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bvi.shtml?id=1328292099_80230 stormCARIB * Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:58:36 -0400 Good Morning! It's a bright sunny day here with spotted clouds on the horizon. Last night we had several squalls come through with misty rain and then one shower that gave us a little bit more rain. Our temperature is currently 79 degrees and winds are 12 mph out of the east. They are saying that we could get up to 82 degrees which will be nice, I'm hoping to catch some sun rays later on this afternoon. Yesterday when I was driving into Road Town I saw that the Brandywine sign was back up and they added a new smaller sign that said "opening soon". Brandywine has been closed since I believe last year during festival. I hope that they will be opening soon, it is always nice to have another option for food on the east end of the island. Last week I again tried the newest small "to go" restaurant in East End. "La Mia". It's a small local place that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day! I've had their breakfast burrito in the past and it was wonderful. Last week I tried the Chicken Marsala pasta. That was really good too!. You can call in your order and they make it from scratch. Nothing is mass produced or held in the kitchen. If you are in East End sometime it's right across from the East End police station on the sea side. You can take it to go or they do have a couple of picnic tables that you can sit, rest and eat your lunch. Going to do my artsy thing this morning and enjoy the trade winds!! Cheers! the Mermaid Gardener __________________________________________________________________]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:58:44 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bvi.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bvi.shtml?id=1328234324_22320 stormCARIB * Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:32:02 -0500 Good morning everyone, the trees, bushes, and plants had a lovely day yesterday. It rained on and off throughout the day. It looked more like the U K in November. Grey, wet, and chilly. I was a bit poorly yesterday, so I was tucked up in bed for most of it, but I could hear the rain beating on the roof. This morning is nice. Still a little on the cool side. The sky is a bit of a mix. Large expanse of blue to the west, with some dark clouds coming across from the east. Had a very light shower of rain, which only lasted for about 30 sec's. Light,cool breeze. Sea is a dark blue. Sun is doing it's very best to break through those clouds. Humidity down to comfy. Feeling a little better today, which is a good thing because I need to go check on my plant pots. My neighbour very kindly gave me 3 pomegranate seedling trees and I would hate for them to be thirsty. Goodness knows what I'm going to do with them all. I only have a tiny garden. He also gave me a fig tree ( not banana ), where I'm going to put that I have no idea. It's living in a pot at the moment till I work something out. Might have to give it away to someone else who will care for it, and likes figs. I'm off for that other coffee, which hubby is making for me. Check out the view. No cruise ships in today. Had 4 yesterday. The island must have been bursting at the seams. You all take care and enjoy the day. __________________________________________________________________]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:32:16 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/dominica.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/dominica.shtml?id=1328193136_84276 stormCARIB * Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:48:12 +0000 It's been really crazy how consistent our weather has been for months now. Every single morning starts with dark clouds and quick but heavy downpours. I'm really appreciating my new(ish) treadmill or I'd never get a workout in. The cruise ship passengers must groan upon awakening at their new destination and seeing such a dreary day. I know we are! Luckily, it usually burns off by noon and all is well. Normally everything is dry as a tinderbox and we're nearing drought conditions by this time of year. Everything is still quite lush and green. Temps are normal winter temps though - staying in the high 70s with gusty cool winds. I wake up each morning with the cats huddling against my body for warmth. I don't get up until they start slapping me across the face wanting food though - really... Renee (www.IslandBabble.blogspot.com) [Green.jpg?psid=1] Morning Blahs View photos Download all You are invited to view R Petrillo's album. This album has 2 files. [Typical%20Morning.jpg?psid=1] __________________________________________________________________]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:48:20 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/stkitts.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/stkitts.shtml?id=1328093300_89151 stormCARIB * Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:58:47 -0400 Good Afternoon! Had a great feast over the weekend! Was down at Trellis Bay having lunch with a good friend and several other friends up at the bar said hey there's the lobster man! They told me that if I wanted a lobster I should run over there and check out his lobsters! I thought sure why not I love spontaneity!! I pulled out a $20 bill and ran over asked him to show me a smaller lobster, and he went through him mesh bag and picked out the wonderful lobster! I said how much?? He said $20!! I said great that's dinner!! He was between a 2 -3 pound lobster. [pngfq_yg8xmPk.png] I wasn't quite sure how to handle this lobster, so the lobster mon gave me the tentacles to carry him back to the bar. There I was with this lobster flapping his tail at me....I was giggling and having a GREAT time!! The kind ladies at the Loose Mongoose put my lobster in the frig so that I could sit back down and finish my mid afternoon lunch. All the while my friend and I were trying to figure out what we were going to serve with this wonderful looking Lobster...... [png7175qNoIk8.png] Decided on the way to cook this lobster we stopped at the new little Rite Way in East end, picked up asparagus, butter, garlic, lemon, and a bottle of nice wine. So that was dinner menu! Now it was head up the hill to get the pot hot with boiling water...we boiled up the lobster and sat down to a fantastic feast island style. I can't explain just how good that Tortola lobster was...but I can admit that there was not a speck of lobster left on our plates!! A great memory here in the BVI!! [pngsFOYETB3_s.png] Maybe I'll do that again soon!! OMG I was so excited about that lobster I forgot to write about the weather for you folks that may be coming down here soon!! Winds have been up off and on over the last few days, Sunday was a stay at home and watch movies kind of day, rain, sprinkles, more rain, wind and cool winds. The temperature right now at dinnertime is 79 degrees, and winds are 14 mph straight out of the east. We have a 50% chance of rain tonight, that's good it will keep the islands green and the cisterns full. Tomorrow it looks like the projected high for tomorrow is 82 degrees, clear in the morning, and partly cloudy in the afternoon. Well now that I wrote about that wonderful lobster I've gotten hungry, maybe leftovers? Cheers! From a beach lobster lovin mermaid gardener!! IMG_4328.JPG lobster feast.jpg __________________________________________________________________]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:58:56 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bvi.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bvi.shtml?id=1328047136_45739 stormCARIB * Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:39:51 -0000 Good Eveining Everyone from Anguilla, Yesterday was a lovely day, strong breeze, bit of rain in the morning then a lovely afternoon, Gwen's was not very crowded, about 50 people I would say, but the music was magic and everyone there had a wonderful time. I danced the afternoon away (exceedingly good for the blood pressure and the stress levels), had a lovely dance with Reggie, who comes from NYC, and when I met him this afternoon on the beach and told him the sad news that we had lost one of our Anguillan fishermen from Sandy Ground yesterday, three if them had gone out west of Dog Island on friday, the boat had turned turtle, they had clumg to it for 36 hours - it was rough and cold,( I was diving on Saturday in a 3 mil wetsuit and it took me a few hours to warm up), luckily they were spotted by one of St. Martin's Coastguard planes and my friend Dougie (www.specialddiving.com ) went out to bring them in, sadly only two of the three came back, Reggie said, 'well at least he lived in Anguilla.' This may seem hard hearted but how many people worldwide would like to live in Anguilla? We are exceedingly privileged, and though we bow our heads to those that live by the sea and whom the sea reclaims, we pay respect to the sea and those that pay the price of making their living from it. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. A goodnight to all, JH Searocks P.S. For the fans, Small Brown Dog is well and happy,(see pic). P.P.S.Take a look at 'Gordon Ramsay tasting Shark Fine soup for the first time" on utube, and be really horrified (I apologise in advance for his language on this video). 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Annie Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987" www.bonairecaribbean.com www.anguillabliss.com Twitter: bonairebliss and anguillabliss Skype: Caribchakita __________________________________________________________________]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:33:38 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bonaire.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bonaire.shtml?id=1327973618_77010 stormCARIB * Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:14:04 -0500 Good evening everyone, so the day turned out pretty good yesterday for the parade. The rain held off and it was lovely and warm. Nice light breeze. Few dark clouds but they were blown away by the breeze. Think everyone had a good time in town at the parade. One of our young neighbours went past and told me that the town '' was a popping ''. One of our local gardener guys was hacking through the neighbours garden at a great rate of knots so that he could get to town. So I guess all went well. I am now looking forward to the real thing. Which is on the 20th & 21st of Feb. We should have a cruise ship in on the 21st so that will be fun for the tourists. Today we have had light breezes, with a couple of odd gusts thrown in. Sky and sea both blue. Few dark clouds that looked threatening but nothing came of them. Couple of light showers in the early part of the evening, just enough to give the plants a drink. The trees and bushes up on the ridge to our east and north look like they could do with more than light showers. Lot of brown up there. I think it looks like a head of broccoli gone to seed. Hubby thinks I have a very vivid imagination. So anyone thinking of burning off their garbage take care. It's getting very dry out there. I'm off to dig the glass out of the cupboard. You all take care. Have a great day tomorrow. __________________________________________________________________]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:14:12 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/dominica.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/dominica.shtml?id=1327886052_80472 stormCARIB * Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:53:52 -0500 Good morning everyone, And what a miserable morning it is. We have gone from glorious hot days with lovely light cooling breezes, bright blue sky and sea, to wet, grey, and COLD. My tootsies are frozen. Think I may have to go find a pair of socks. The breeze picked up yesterday, pretty gusty at times. My neighbour popped in and the wind visibly pushed her. Not sure if that means I'm heavier than her ( diet time ? ) or whether she just got caught by an extra strong gust. Some fairly strong gusts this morning. The dry peas are rattling in their pods. Sky is dull grey, and so is the sea. Still the humidity is way down, so there is a good side to it. On Thursday we spent almost 2 hours whale watching. What a treat for the tourists, and us. Spotted the whale boats out in the same area. They were there for ages. Time to check whats going on. Whales were everywhere. Looked like most of the resident pod were on the move. So we made ourselves comfortable and spent a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours, and all for free. Do hope it brightens up. It's the start of the run up to carnival. A pre-parade should be going on in town today. We have 2 cruise ships in, so the tourists will see the parade, and have some fun. Much nicer when the sun is shining though. I'm off for that other coffee, and watch some big dark clouds floating on by. If your heading to the parade have a good time, and stay safe. __________________________________________________________________]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:54:02 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/dominica.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/dominica.shtml?id=1327758842_63495 stormCARIB * Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:35:19 -0800 (PST) Good Morning, The radar this AM showed showers all around, but none here in Culebra. I agree with the assessment by "Mermaid Gardner" in Tortola with it being a "Winter Sky". Here is my photo of St Thomas with that heavy cloud cover, Enjoy, William Attachment: StThomasJan27.JPG Description: JPEG image __________________________________________________________________]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:35:27 EST http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/culebra.shtml http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/culebra.shtml?id=1327667727_80373 stormCARIB