TTMS:
- 60% to 80% chance of thunderstorms;
- Tobago/North Trinidad affected most;
- Persistent rainfall;
- Winds in excess of 55km/h.
By Chantalé Fletcher
THE Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) issues an adverse weather alert Yellow Level from Thursday (today) from 8 am to 2 pm Friday.
TTMS stated, “Thunderstorms are 60-80% likely to occur, favouring Tobago and Northern parts of Trinidad on Thursday followed by extended periods of showers and/or persistent rainfall which can affect both islands on both Thursday and Friday.
“Winds can gust in excess of 55km/h in heavy showers and thunderstorms. These thunderstorms can produce intense rainfall of over 25mm.”
In addition, TTMS has warned that street and/or flash flooding are possible in areas so prone, causing minor traffic disruptions and electrical discharges are also very likely as well.
This is due to a significant increase in moisture, instability and convergence behind the axis of a tropical wave, which is also being followed by an increase in low-level wind speed.
