The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for Trinidad and Tobago as increasingly settled conditions move into the region due to an approaching surge of Saharan Dust.
What you need to know
— What has happened: A surge of low-level winds associated with Tropical Wave 19 has swept across Trinidad and Tobago, with wind gusts up to and exceeding 60 KM/H recorded across both islands, causing downed trees, roof, and structural damage.
— What to expect: The peak of this wind event has passed. However, in additional isolated showers and thunderstorms through the afternoon, wind gusts up to 45 KM/H are likely. 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 Tuesday at 1:32 PM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“The threat of significant, impactful weather has diminished. Settled conditions will persist with the presence of Saharan dust. Conditions may be breezy at times.” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty at very likely (observed).
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 very likely or observed
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 assess the outdoor environment for fallen debris when venturing out and to continue monitoring weather conditions and updates from official sources.
