The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for Trinidad and Tobago but cautions that moderate impacts are still possible as less impactful showers and thunderstorms remain forecast.
What you need to know
— What has happened: On Tuesday, heavy rainfall affected parts of Trinidad and Tobago, with wind gusts to 60 KM/H recorded. Flooding and wind damage were reported across multiple areas of both islands.
— What to expect: Isolated showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon, favoring eastern areas generally, with wind gusts up to 45 KM/H in heavier showers/thunderstorms. Street/flash flooding is still possible in heavy rainfall.
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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 Adverse Weather Alert
Hours The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Wednesday at 11:29 AM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“Although there is a medium chance (60%) of a few heavy showers and the low chance (30%) of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon, the potential for impactful weather has decreased substantially over the last 24 hours,” 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 possible.
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 Adverse Weather 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, and monitor official weather updates.
