The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for the country as the potential for impactful weather has significantly reduced. However, elevated moisture and instability are forecast to remain present across the area over the weekend into next week due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone and upper-level support.
What you need to know
— Rainfall: Isolated showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast over the next several days as the Intertropical Convergence Zone remains near and across T&T. Over the next three days, additional rainfall totals between 25 and 75 millimeters are forecast, trending higher across northern, eastern, and localized areas of western coastal Trinidad as well as across Tobago.
— Hazards: Chances for street/flash flooding remain elevated with a high chance of landslides across elevated areas. Gusty winds in excess of 45 KM/H accompanying heavy showers or thunderstorms are possible. Lightning will accompany thunderstorms.
— Alerts/Watches/Warnings: The Adverse Weather Alert has been discontinued by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. There are no tropical cyclone watches or warnings in effect for T&T at this time.
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Friday morning at 11:52 AM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“The potential for impactful weather over Trinidad and Tobago is significantly reduced. However, partly cloudy to cloudy periods are likely at times over a few areas with a chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms. Although some additional rainfall is likely, this is not expected to hinder further runoff significantly. Landslips/landslides are still possible as soils remain saturated,” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
The color of the alert indicates the severity of the event and the probability of the event occurring. Currently, the alert level is at Green, as the discontinuation was issued, and the certainty is observed (or very likely).
At this level, according to the TTMS, there is a low risk to public safety, livelihoods, and property.
The Met Office is advising the public to monitor weather conditions and official updates.
