Adverse Weather Alert Issued For T&T Due To Gusty Wind Threat
As forecast, a surge in trade winds following the passage of a tropical wave is forecast to move across Trinidad and Tobago this evening through tomorrow, bringing gusty winds and showers/thunderstorms. Due to the potential for wind gusts exceeding 55 KM/H, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has issued an Adverse Weather Alert for the country.
What you need to know
— Rainfall: Over the next five days, through Sunday, overall rainfall accumulations across the country are forecast to range between 25 and 50 millimeters, with isolated totals up to 100 millimeters, favoring predominantly eastern Trinidad. Brief but heavy rainfall is likely on Thursday through Friday. Already, parts of eastern Trinidad have received 50+ millimeters of rainfall.
— Hazards: Mainly Thursday through Friday, the main hazards will be gusty winds exceeding 55 KM/H accompanying shower and thunderstorm activity. Locally heavy rainfall during this period may also produce short-lived street/flash flooding.
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Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
The Adverse Weather Alert
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service issued an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) on Thursday at 2:54 PM. The alert goes into effect for Trinidad and Tobago, as well as surrounding coastal areas at 5:00 PM today, Thursday, October 24th, 2024, through noon (12:00 PM) Friday, October 25th, 2024.
As mentioned earlier, the inclement weather forecast is due to a trade wind surge accompanying a tropical wave.
This “alert” status considers the possibility of the event occurring. This adverse weather event is likely, and the following impacts are likely, according to the TTMS:
- Brisk, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely and can be accompanied by gusty winds.
- Some gusts may exceed 55 KM/H
- Strong gusts may displace unsecured outdoor objects, cause weak trees or branches to fall and lead to choppy seas.
- In the event of heavy downpours, localized street flooding is possible, particularly in low-lying areas.
The alert’s color indicates the severity of the event and the probability of its occurrence. Currently, the alert level is Yellow. This means that the hazards are likely, and the severity of the impacts is moderate for this particular alert. You should be aware of the hazards in your area, which are associated mainly with street/flash flooding, gusty winds near and above 55 KM/H, possibly falling trees, and agitated seas.
A moderate Adverse Weather Alert can result in possible injuries, and behavioral changes are required to ensure safety. Minor damage to property may also occur, temporarily disrupting income-earning activities and affecting a couple of communities.
The Met Office advises the public to secure loose outdoor objects, exercise extra caution in marine activities and monitor weather conditions.
