The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for the country. However, spring tides are set to continue through Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, meaning caution is still required from mariners over the next several days.
Hazardous Seas Alert Discontinued
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert (Yellow Level) on Saturday at 10:40 AM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
“Hazardous seas are no longer being observed in the coastal and offshore waters of Trinidad and Tobago. Seas are currently slight in open waters with waves up to 1.2 m and below 0.5m in sheltered areas, ” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
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 (or very 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 remain cautious when entering the sea.
