THE Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an adverse weather alert Yellow Level from today from 5 am to 12 noon Tuesday.
TTMS stated, “There is a high (70%) that the passage of a tropical wave will result in heavy showers\ thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to occur intermittently over the period, starting with southern areas of Trinidad.
“These thunderstorms can produce intense rainfall of 25mm. Street\and or flash flooding are possible in areas so prone, causing minor traffic disruptions. Electrical discharges are also likely.”
The Met Office stated these threats of gusty winds will also be present, the wind guts may be brief but are capable of breaking tree branches, displacing unsecured roofs and loose objects and can even topple over unhealthy trees.
Here’s a look at today’s weather courtesy TTMS:
FORECAST: Cloudy to overcast and breezy conditions are expected with light to moderate showers and periods of rain occurring in broad areas. There is also a 70% (high) chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms. Conditions will settle during the evening.
Night will be fair with an occasional brief shower.
The remainder of the Lesser Antilles: Sunny, hazy and breezy with a light shower at times. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a few showers.
Caution: Gusty winds and street flooding may occur near heavy showers and thunderstorms. Adverse Weather Alert #1 – Yellow Level is in effect.
Sunrise: 5. 43 am Sunset: 6.28 pm
Seas are moderate with waves 1. 5 meters to 2. 5 meters in open waters and below one meter in sheltered areas.
Today’s temperature
Piarco: 29°C Crown Point: 29 °C
Trinidad
High tide: 2. 27 am 3.45 pm
Low tide: 9. 06 am 8. 59 pm
Tobago
High tide: 2.00 am, 3.09 pm
Low tide: 8.49 am 8. 36 pm
*Information supplied by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
