THE Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an Adverse Weather Alert Yellow Level for Trinidad and Tobago.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Met Office stated that the alert has been issued from 12 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday.
TTMS stated, “Instability associated with a low-level trough and favourable atmospheric conditions can result in a high (70%) chance of heavy showers/thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to persist intermittently over the period, with a few settled periods accompanied by light rain.
“Heavy downpours can lead to the threat of isolated flash flooding events that may cause temporary traffic disruptions. Gusty winds may be experienced in the vicinity of heavy downpours.”
Officials advised persons to be alert to cloud to ground lightning activity and do not venture into flood waters.
Take a look at today’s forecast courtesy TTMS:
Forecast: Variably cloudy with occasional showers and/or periods of rain, as well as the chance of isolated thunderstorms in various locations. Settled conditions are expected by evening/nighttime.
Caution: Adverse Weather Alert #1- Yellow level in effect. Gusty winds and street can occur in the event of heavy showers or thunderstorms.
Maximum Temperature:
Piarco: 30ºC
Crown Point 31ºC
Sunrise: 5.49 am Sunset: 6.17 pm
Seas are slight to moderate with waves one metre to 1.5 metres; up to 2.5 metres in the Leewards in open waters and near calm in sheltered areas.
Trinidad
High tide: 1.48 am, 2.07 pm
Low tide: 8.01 am, 8.06 pm
Tobago
High tide: 1.47 am, 2.03 pm
Low tide: 7.51 am, 8.13 pm
Weather conditions can be monitored from official sources via www.metoffice.gov.tt and www.odpm.gov.tt.
