The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for the country. However, spring tides are set to continue through Monday, May 8th, 2023, with elevated winds peaking on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. Caution is still required from mariners over the next several days.
Hazardous Seas Alert Discontinued
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) on Saturday at 1:30 PM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“Northerly long-period swells have decreased along the exposed coastal areas of both Trinidad and Tobago. Seas conditions are currently moderate due to relatively strong low-level winds,” 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.
