By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE axis of the tropical wave is now west of Trinidad and Tobago.
However, the atmosphere remains significantly moist and unstable and periods of rain and/or showers of varying intensities are still expected.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) in a weather update at 1.51 pm on Wednesday stated that there is also a 70% (high) chance of occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms that can produce intense rainfall in excess of 25mm. Gusty winds in excess of 55 km per hour may be experienced especially in the vicinity of heavy showers and/or thunderstorms.
The yellow level weather alert continues to remain in effect as flooding has already been reported in several parts of Trinidad.
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