The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for the country on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, at 2:20 PM.
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High Wind Alert Discontinued For Trinidad and Tobago
Hazardous Seas Alert Discontinued For T&T
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
Over the last several days, low-level winds have remained moderate to strong, leading to wave heights in open waters ranging between 3.0 meters and 3.5 meters. While occasional wind gusts remain possible, particularly ahead of and during rainfall, overall winds are on the decline, leading to a reduction of wave heights in open waters.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, “The sea state along the northern and eastern exposed coastal areas, including offshore regions, are gradually improving as the relatively strong winds are also diminishing. Note that the sea conditions can become choppy at times with the occasional wind gusts, especially during showers.”
The alert’s color indicates the event’s severity and probability of occurring. The alert level is Green, as the discontinuation was issued, and certainty is possible, or 2/4 on the certainty scale. Also, at this level, hazards remain possible, and the severity of impacts remains moderate for this particular alert.
There is still an increased risk of strong rip currents, which pose a serious hazard to swimmers and beachgoers. Rip currents can be life-threatening even for experienced swimmers. Agitated seas can be dangerous for offshore activities, including fishing and other small craft marine interests.
For a moderate Hazardous Seas 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 advises that all marine interests continue to exercise caution, and beachgoers are urged to heed the instructions of lifeguards and those in authority, and monitor official weather and marine updates.
