The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for the country. However, model guidance showers a resurgence of rainfall this evening, compounding the flooding situation across northeastern Trinidad and putting the Caroni River at threateningly high levels.
What you need to know
— Rainfall: Rain, showers, and thunderstorms remain in the forecast over the next several 12 hours due to favorable low-level convergence under favorable upper-level support. Over the next 12-18 hours, particularly across the northern half of Trinidad, between 25 and 75 millimeters of rainfall is forecast. Elsewhere, between 5 and 15 millimeters are likely.
— Hazards: Street/flash flooding is expected, with a high chance of landslides across elevated areas, particularly across northeastern Trinidad. Gusty winds in excess of 45 KM/H accompanying heavy showers or thunderstorms are possible. Lightning will accompany thunderstorms. Those residing near low-lying areas of the Caroni River and North Oropouche River, and its tributaries, should be on the alert.
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Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued. Heavy Rainfall Still Possible
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Wednesday at 5:48 AM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“Settled conditions now persist, although light to moderate rain-showers may continue in
various locations. The chance of isolated thunderstorm activity has significantly reduced as
atmospheric conditions have become less favorable,” 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 not to wade or drive through flood waters and monitor weather conditions and river levels.
