Storm warning for major Caribbean islands
A heavy storm which caused at least six deaths in the Dominican Republic is heading for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Jamaica has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and is braced for heavy rains, gusty winds and possible flooding.
The Prime Minister has activated the disaster management centre and the island’s energy company is warning of possible power cuts as the wind is likely to bring down electricity cables and cause landslides.
The UK Foreign Office is warning holidaymakers to listen to local radio and news channels and to follow advice given by local authorities.
"If you are staying in a hotel you should continue to listen to local media reporting and follow instructions given by hotel staff," it said.
The Cayman Islands National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the islands last night.
Director general John Tibbetts warned the Grand Cayman and sister islands to expect heavy rainfall and strong winds from this evening.
The National Hurricane Center said the tropical wave was producing winds of 40 to 45 miles an hour. If it strengthens, it could be upgraded to Tropical Storm Earl.
The storm travelling across the central Caribbean has already killed at least six people in the Dominican Republic when power lines fell onto a bus full of beach goers in the north east part of the country.
A further three bodies were recovered from the sea nearby after a tour boat overturned. It is believed it might have been flipped by the storm, but this has not yet been confirmed.
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