The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for Trinidad and Tobago as activity associated with Invest 90L/Tropical Wave 35 diminishes across the country. However, thunderstorms are still possible overnight.
What you need to know
— What has happened: An active tropical wave, Tropical Wave 35, and its area of low pressure, a tropical disturbance dubbed Invest 90L, moved north of Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday into Sunday, producing periods of heavy rainfall across the country. As it moves further into the Caribbean Sea, increasingly settled conditions are forecast from overnight.
— What to expect: The peak of this inclement weather event has passed. However, additional isolated showers and thunderstorms are forecast mainly before midnight, favoring southern and western areas of Trinidad. Wind gusts up to 45 KM/H and street/flash flooding are 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 Sunday at 2:38 PM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“Activity associated with the tropical wave has diminished significantly though there is the low-medium ( 20-40%) chance of the heavy shower or isolated thunderstorm.” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty lower than usual, 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, but the certainty is lower than usual, at possible, and the possible impacts are still moderate.
Generally, at Green Level, according to the TTMS, there is a low risk to public safety, livelihoods, and property. However, 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 monitoring weather conditions and updates from official sources.
