Hurricane Gustav in Haiti, 90 Mph winds destroy homes

As of 6 pm today (Tuesday), the Cayman Islands are under a Hurricane Watch. This means that hurricane conditions could begin to affect the Islands within 36 hours.

The timing of local activities such as airport closures, etc., will be announced later.

According to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami, at 5 pm EDT Hurricane Gustav was located near 18.4 north and 73.2 west, or about 450 miles east-southeast of the Sister Islands, and 538 miles east-southeast of Grand Cayman.

The Sister Islands Emergency Committee is monitoring Hurricane Gustav and initiating preparations, and keeping in close touch with Hazard Management Cayman Islands.

Gustav is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph. A turn toward the west-northwest, with a decrease in forward speed, is expected tonight and a general west-northwest motion is expected on Wednesday.

Cayman Islands residents should monitor all local media outlets that carry local news in order to stay informed about Hurricane Gustav.

I wanted to write and give you a report on how hurricane Gustav is impacting
Haiti. Right now, the hurricane is passing over the top of southern Haiti. I
just spoke with Pastor Brucely, and he said the wind is moving with great
force through his community. The National Weather Service web site,
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/, says winds are now moving as high as 90 mph. As we
spoke, Brucely said he can see small houses begin to come apart in the heavy
winds.

Please take a moment and pray for Pastor Brucely and those in southern
Haiti, that the Lord will protect them as the storm passes by.