The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the High Wind Alert for Trinidad and Tobago but cautions that moderate impacts are still possible as less impactful wind gusts are still possible with showers.
What you need to know
— What has happened: On Wednesday and Thursday, sustained winds up to 40 KM/H and gusts to 60 KM/H were recorded across Trinidad and Tobago, producing wind damage mainly across central and northern Trinidad, as well as Tobago.
— What to expect: Wind gusts exceeding 45 KM/H are possible, accompanying showers and isolated thunderstorms which will favor southern and western areas of Trinidad.
Latest Alerts
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued. Showers, Thunderstorms Still In The Forecast
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
The High Wind Alert
Hours The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service discontinued the High Wind Alert (Yellow Level) on Friday at 1:45 PM, just four hours after downgrading it to Yellow Level from Orange Level.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“While gusty conditions can still accompany showery activity, the potential for winds to gust in excess of 55km/h has decreased. Wave heights are forecast to gradually decrease and reach up to 2.0 meters in open waters and less than 1.0 meter in sheltered areas,” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty at possible.
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 (very likely).
At this level, according to the TTMS, while there is a low risk to public safety, livelihoods, and property, gusts could still produce moderate impacts. For a moderate High Wind Alert, there is the potential for possible injuries, where behavioral changes are required to ensure safety. There may be minor damage to property, with income-earning temporarily disrupted and a couple of communities affected
The Met Office is advising the public to continue to be vigilant to weather conditions, especially in the vicinity of showers; marine interests should exercise caution in all activity, always heed the instructions of lifeguards, and monitor official weather updates.
