The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for the country on Thursday at 9:44 AM.
Over the last several days, northerly long-period swells have affected predominantly T&T’s northern coastlines and to a lesser extent, north-facing coastlines of the Gulf of Paria.
“Sea conditions around Trinidad and Tobago have been improving, as the risk posed by impactful north-northeasterly swells has diminished. Waves conditions are currently 2.0m in open waters and less than 1.0m in sheltered areas,” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
However, forecast models indicate another round of long-period swells set to affect predominantly northern coastlines through the weekend, which may require another Hazardous Seas Alert to be issued.
The alert’s color indicates the event’s severity and 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).
According to the TTMS, public safety, livelihoods, and property are at low risk at this level.
The Met Office advises the public to monitor sea conditions, exercise caution, and monitor updates from official sites.
