The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for the country on Friday at 5:55 AM.
Over the last several days, northerly long-period swells have affected predominantly T&T’s northern coastlines. Through the next day or so, occasional northerly long-period swells are forecast to continue with swell periods between 10 and 13 seconds, easing by Sunday and returning briefly on Monday into Tuesday morning.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, “Sea conditions around Trinidad and Tobago have been improving, as the risk posed by impactful northerly swells has decreased. Waves conditions are currently 1.5m—2.0 m in open waters and less than 1.0m in sheltered areas.”
Winds are forecast to increase from tonight through Tuesday, leading to agitated seas primarily in open waters, but based on forecast models, open water waves will remain below levels that 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, “as always, all marine interests should continue to monitor sea conditions and exercise caution when engaging in any sea-related activities.”
