*** Latest Update 5pm 26th August 2019 ***
The very lastest tropical storm update has just past over our desk and I Like Cruise Ships is here to pass it on to you. At the moment it seems to be heavy rain and wind that is causing the most problems.
According to the latest reports, Dorian is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to areas covering the Lesser Antilles tonight and Tuesday.
Hurricane conditions could be possible in St. Lucia, where a Hurricane Watch is already in effect. Rainfall of 3 to 8 inches is also expected on the islands of Martinique, St Vincent, and Barbados, with heavy fall up to 10 inches possible.
Tropical Storm conditions are possible in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, where a tropical storm watch has been issued. With rainfall of 2 to 4 inches possible across the island.
Later tonight or Tuesday watches will likely be issued for Hispaniola as the threat of wind and rain continue to cause concern.
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For residents in the Bahamas and Florida, they should also heed caution later this week and into the weekend. People in these 2 areas should continue to monitor the progress of Dorian and ensure they have a Hurricane plan in place.
As for the Cruise Lines, only Royal Caribbean at this time has deemed it necessary to change the itineraries of its ships adjusting the planed sailing of both the Symphony and Harmony of the Seas. Also, Allure of the Seas has just changed from an Eastern Caribbean itinerary to a Western Caribbean itinerary.
One of the more informed Weather experts in regards to cruising is their Chief Meteorologist James Van Fleet. You can find him on Facebook at this link.
Other Cruises including Carnival, Norwegian and MSC are yet to post any changes to planned sailings. As and when we know of these changes we will post them here on this site.
