The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for Trinidad and Tobago as conditions settled across the area, with a surge of Saharan Dust moving in.
What you need to know
— What has happened: Periods of rain, isolated heavy showers, and thunderstorms moved across Trinidad and Tobago, mainly before 6:30 AM. Sporadic reports of short-lived street flooding and minor wind damage have been reported, mainly from activity prior to the alert.
— What to expect: Increasingly hazy skies with partly cloudy conditions and isolated showers, producing gusty winds.
Latest Alerts
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning.
The Adverse Weather Alert
Hours The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Tuesday at 1:36 PM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
According to the TTMS, “The threat of localized flooding has decreased over the last few hours. Caution is still advised since moderate to strong winds remain present in the lower atmosphere and may occasionally result in gusts and agitated seas.“ This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty at its highest, at very likely/observed.
The alert’s color indicates the event’s severity and probability of occurring. Currently, the alert level is Green, as the discontinuation was issued, with certainty at very likely or observed. According to the TTMS, possible impacts are minor.
The Met Office is still advising the public to monitor official sources for information.
