THE Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) issues an adverse weather alert Yellow Level from 5 am to 5 pm on Friday.
TTMS stated, “There is a high (70%) chance that the passage of a tropical wave will result in heavy showers/thunderstorms, initially favoring Tobago during the morning then over Trinidad by late morning into the afternoon. These thunderstorms can produce intense rainfall of over 25mm.
“Street and/or flash flooding are possible in areas so prone, causing minor traffic disruptions. Electrical discharges are also likely. The threat of gusty winds will also be present. These wind gusts may be brief, but are capable of breaking tree branches, displacing unsecured roofs and loose outdoor objects, and can even topple over unhealthy trees.”
Here’s a look at today’s weather courtesy TTMS:
FORECAST: Partly cloudy/ cloudy conditions with periods of showers/ rain. Showers will likely be heavy at times and there is a 60-70% (medium-high) chance of isolated thunderstorm activity, especially over Tobago during the morning and Trinidad by late morning into the afternoon. The night will be partly cloudy with occasional showers in a few areas.
The remainder of the Lesser Antilles: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy conditions with showery spells in a few areas. Increasing cloudiness by late afternoon into night with showers, at times heavy, in varying areas and the chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Caution: Gusty winds and street flooding can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms. Adverse Weather Alert #1 – Yellow Level in effect until 5 pm.
Sunrise: 5. 47 am Sunset: 6.32 pm
Seas are moderate with waves 1.5 meters to two meters; Up to 2.5 meters in the Leewards in open waters and below one meter in sheltered areas.
Today’s temperature
Piarco: 30°C Crown Point: 30 °C
Trinidad
High tide: 4.41 am, 6.09 pm
Low tide: 11.43 am, 11.27 pm
Tobago
High tide: 4.36 am 5.49 pm
Low tide: 11.29 am, 11.09pm
*Information supplied by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
