Trinidad and Tobago has been placed under a YELLOW Level Adverse Weather Alert for the next 24 to 36 hours by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS).
The YELLOW Level Alert was activated at 8:30 am today (Tuesday, April 25), and will remain in effect until 10 am tomorrow, Wednesday 26 April 2023.
According to the Met Service advisory issued this morning:
“A series of low-level troughs bringing Equatorial moisture into our area, is presently affecting Trinidad and Tobago. Periods of rain and/or showers of varying intensities are expected, with a medium to high (40-70%) chance of heavy showers and/or thunderstorms that can produce intense rainfall in excess of 50 millimetres.”
Image courtesy Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS)
Forecasters warn that street/flash flooding and localized ponding are also likely in heavy downpours, and that landslides/landslips are also possible in susceptible areas.
“In the event of heavy showers/thunderstorms, gusty winds in excess of 55 km/h as well as agitated seas in sheltered may be experienced. While soils are near saturation, a peak in activity is expected from mid-morning to early afternoon,” the advisory states.
The Met Service is urging the public to:
“Monitor weather conditions and the condition of your surroundings. Do not wade or drive through flood waters.”
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More information on the current weather situation can be accessed at the Met Service website (www.metoffice.gov.tt); as well as from the ODPM website (www.odpm.gov.tt).
