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Local, regional, and international news about high impact weather, seismic and natural hazard events.
Natural hazards are common across the region, with earthquakes, Saharan dust events, sargassum, volcano, and mud volcano events, as well as tsunamis all possible annually.
South Oropouche River Overtops Prompting Riverine Flood Alert
The South Oropouche River has overtopped its banks. Other rivers remain closely monitored but within their banks. Riverine…
Adverse Weather Alert Discontinued For T&T, Low Chance of Isolated Overnight Thunderstorms
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Adverse Weather Alert for the country as activity associated…
Adverse Weather Alert Still In Effect For T&T
A cluster of showers and thunderstorms east of Trinidad is gradually drifting towards the island. While activity seems…
Adverse Weather Alert Remains In Effect, Moderate Impacts Expected
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Trinidad and Tobago through Thursday, associated with an approaching tropical wave…
Adverse Weather Alert Issued For T&T. Severe Impacts Possible
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Trinidad and Tobago through Thursday, associated with an approaching tropical wave…
Live Updates: Tracking Tropical Storm Fiona
Tropical Storm Fiona has moved across the Leeward Islands on Friday night into Saturday, with showers and thunderstorms…
Hazardous Seas Alert In Effect For T&T Through Thursday
Long period swells originating from powerful low-pressure systems in the North Atlantic (ex-Hurricane Danielle and Earl) are now…
UPDATE: Flash Floods Sweep Away Vehicle In South Trinidad
One man was rescued from his vehicle along the San Fernando By-pass between South Park and Marabella on…
Trinidad Records Hottest Day For The Year To Date
Light winds, mostly sunny skies (at the start of today), and sufficient moisture led to today being the…
The South Oropouche River Has Breached Its Banks
The South Oropouche River has breached its banks, with significant flooding already occurring in Woodland. A shelter has been activated.