The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for Trinidad and Tobago as conditions gradually settled this afternoon.
Heavy rainfall earlier today beneficially affected parts of the country, with overall heavier rainfall favoring southern and eastern areas of Trinidad. Peak rainfall accumulations ranged between 25 and 50 millimeters (1-2 inches), favoring southern and eastern Trinidad, with less than half an inch (12.5 millimeters) in central and northwestern areas.
What you need to know
— What has happened: Periods of rain, scattered moderate to heavy showers, and isolated thunderstorms affected southern and eastern areas overnight into Monday morning. This was due to Tropical Wave 27 interacting with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
— What to expect: Following the passage of Tropical Wave 27, the ITCZ is set to linger across the area, with trailing convergence bringing additional showers and isolated thunderstorms mainly during the early morning through early afternoon on Tuesday, with additional rainfall accumulations between 12.5 and 37.5 millimeters, favoring eastern areas of Trinidad.
— Hazards: Street/flash flooding remains possible due to localized heavy/violent rainfall. In heavy downpours, gusty winds up to 50 KM/H are possible, and thunderstorms may produce frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Seas may become locally agitated during heavy showers or thunderstorms.
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 Discontinuation
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Monday at 3:03 PM.
Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm watch or warning at this time.
According to the TTMS, “The potential for impactful weather has decreased considerably. The threat of significant, impactful weather associated with an active tropical wave has substantially decreased. Intermittent showers and isolated thunderstorm activity are still likely during the late evening and early morning period.” This “alert” status takes into account the possibility of the event ending, with the certainty at its highest, at very likely/observed.
The alert’s color indicates the event’s severity and probability of occurring. Currently, the alert level is Green, as the discontinuation was issued, with certainty at very likely/observed. According to the TTMS, possible impacts are minor.
The Met Office is still advising the public to monitor official news sources and weather updates, do not wade or drive through flood waters, and follow government officials’ instructions.
