The Meteorological Service of Trinidad and Tobago (TTMS) has confirmed that the Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued, and an Adverse Weather Alert/YELLOW Level has been activated and will be maintained until 6 pm today, Wednesday 29 June 2022.
In an official statement issued a short while ago, the Met Service confirmed that the Tropical Storm Warning was lifted as of 11:00 pm on Tuesday 28th June., 2022.
“The centre of the disturbance, which was a strong tropical wave, made its way across Trinidad during the early night hours; however, impactful weather was minimal,” the statement notes.
“The low-latitude and brisk movement speed of the system made it difficult for organization and development into a Tropical Storm to take place,” the Met Service explained. “Whilst parts of Tobago and eastern Trinidad received rainfall from this event, Grenada got the brunt of it, with flooding reported in some areas and wind gusts of up to 118 km/hr.”
The Met Service reports that as of 5:00 am today, the system was located at 11.3N 65.4W, with maximum sustained winds of 35 knots.
“Since entering the Caribbean sea, the system looks more defined, but it still remains labelled as Potential Tropical Cyclone #2,” the statement added.
The Met Service observes after the passage of this strong tropical wave, the atmosphere remains generally moist and unstable, “so there is still the likelihood for impactful weather today. As a result, an Adverse Weather Alert is in effect until 6:00 pm.”
Members of the public should be aware that these moist and unstable conditions are still likely to produce persistent periods of rainfall and patches of heavy showers and/or thunderstorms. These heavy showers/thunderstorms can produce gusty winds in excess of 55 km/h and rainfall accumulations in excess of 25 mm in some areas.
The Met Service advises that ponding and localized street flooding are also possible. The risk of landslides/landslips is possible in areas so prone. Sea conditions can become agitated in heavy showers and thunderstorms.
The public is urged to secure loose outdoor items and livestock and to avoid wading or driving through floodwaters. River levels should be closely monitored. In addition, persons with marine interests should exercise caution.
The public also is encouraged to continue monitoring the websites and social media platforms of the Met Service (www.metoffice.gov.tt/) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (www.odpm.gov.tt) for further updates.