The Intertropical Convergence Zone is now across Trinidad and Tobago, producing rain, showers, and thunderstorms. Tropical Wave 48 is forecast to move across the area by Friday, interacting with the ITCZ and a deep-layered trough, generating additional rainfall.
What you need to know
— Rainfall: Through Saturday, scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast, interrupting cloudy skies. Rainfall totals between 25 and 75 millimeters are forecast across both islands over the next three days, with locally higher amounts exceeding 100 millimeters.
— Hazards: Street and flash flooding with localized ponding are possible in heavier showers or thunderstorms. Wind gusts in excess of 55 KM/H accompanying heavy showers or thunderstorms are also possible during and ahead of heavy showers or thunderstorms. Localized wind damage, such as fallen trees, is possible. Lightning will accompany thunderstorms. Landslides are also possible, mainly across Tobago and northern Trinidad. Riverine flooding will be possible on Friday as smaller tributaries near threshold levels.
Latest Alerts
Riverine Flood Alert Discontinued For South Trinidad
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued. Heavy Rainfall Still Possible
The Adverse Weather Alert
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service updated the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Thursday at 3:51 PM, upgrading it to Orange Level. The alert went into effect for Trinidad, Tobago, and surrounding marine areas from 9:00 AM Tuesday, October 25th, and remains in effect through 3:00 PM Saturday, October 29th, 2022.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“The ITCZ continues to affect Trinidad and Tobago and a Tropical Wave is also expected on Friday (28th). Prolonged periods of rain and intense showers are expected overnight into tomorrow morning (Friday 28th), with a high (80%) chance of thunderstorm activity. Rainfall in excess of 75mm can result. Gusty winds in excess of 55 km/h may be experienced especially in the vicinity of heavy showers/thunderstorms. Street/flash flooding and localized flooding are also likely. Seas can become agitated at times in sheltered areas and landslides/landslips are also possible in areas so prone.” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event occurring. This adverse weather event is likely.
The color of the alert indicates the severity of the event and the probability of the event occurring. Currently, the alert level is Orange. This means that the hazard has been observed, and you need to be aware of the impacts of street, flash, and possible riverine flooding in your area, as well as gusty winds in excess of 55 KM/H, and landslides. Severe impacts are likely.
For a severe Adverse Weather Alert, there is the potential for a loss of a single life or serious injuries; physical defenses are needed, major losses are possible in confined areas, income earning is impossible for several days, and several communities are affected where external help is needed for recovery.
The public should finalize preparations to protect lives, livelihoods, and property, activate your safety plan, secure food, water, and medicine for at least 7 days in waterproof containers, and protect important assets and documents. Do not take unnecessary risks. Follow the instructions of government officials. Monitor official sources for information and secure loose outdoor items and livestock.
