Met office continues to monitor tropical wave

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) is watching a tropical wave with disorganized showers and thunderstorms. As of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024, the wave was located near 51W, about 700 km east of the Southern Windward Islands.

The TTMS says there is a low chance (10%) of development in the next two days, but the chance increases to 40% over the next week. The wave is moving westward at 10-15 knots and could reach the Lesser Antilles by Monday. It may continue across the Caribbean Sea later next week and could develop into a tropical depression.

Even if the system does not develop, Tobago and, to a lesser extent, Trinidad may experience moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms. This could bring gusty winds over 55 km/h, and 25-50 mm of rain, leading to street and flash flooding and disruptions to daily life.

Currently, there are no watches or warnings in effect for Trinidad and Tobago. The TTMS will continue to monitor the situation and provide an update by midday tomorrow.

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