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Times of the Islands Summer 2022

Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.

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eye on <strong>the</strong> sky<br />

Opposite page: Island residents and visitors hope that <strong>the</strong> <strong>2022</strong> Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) remains as calm and serene<br />

as this comfortable retreat at Leeward-Going-Through in Providenciales.<br />

Above: This satellite image shows Tropical Storm Elsa on July 4, 2021, when it was over Jamaica. Fortunately, it did not affect <strong>the</strong> Turks &<br />

Caicos <strong>Islands</strong> beyond a few squalls, showers, and gusty winds.<br />

NOAA/NASA WORLDVIEW<br />

Wea<strong>the</strong>r Warning<br />

Tropical season could spell trouble.<br />

By Paul Wilkerson<br />

The predictions are in, and it appears that <strong>the</strong> hurricane season for <strong>2022</strong> will likely result in above normal<br />

activity for <strong>the</strong> Tropical Atlantic. Thankfully, <strong>the</strong> overall odds <strong>of</strong> a storm impacting <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos<br />

<strong>Islands</strong> is relatively low based on historical data. Never<strong>the</strong>less, it is appropriate to prepare and take due<br />

diligence to ensure your safety during <strong>the</strong> season.<br />

<strong>Times</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2022</strong> 21

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