The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for Trinidad and Tobago but cautions that gusty winds and street/flash flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms this afternoon.
What you need to know
— What has happened: An active tropical wave and a low-level trough embedded within the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) lost strength as it moved across the Lesser Antilles overnight through Saturday, still producing up to an inch (25 millimeters) of rainfall across the country.
— What to expect: Isolated showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon, favoring western and hilly areas generally, with wind gusts up to 45 KM/H in heavier showers/thunderstorms. Street/flash flooding is still possible in heavy rainfall.
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 Adverse Weather Alert
Hours The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Saturday at 7:26 AM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“The threat of impactful weather associated with the passage of a low-level trough embedded in the ITCZ has now greatly diminished. Few lingering showers are likely during the morning and early afternoon, with a 30-40% (low-medium) chance of the isolated afternoon thunderstorm favoring Trinidad. Gusty winds and street flooding can occur in the event of a heavy shower or thunderstorm.” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty at likely
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 certainty is 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 to continue monitoring weather conditions and updates from official sources.
