AN active tropical wave is expected to hit Trinidad and Tobago by Wednesday morning.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) issued a yellow level weather alert on Tuesday at 11.51 am.
The alert comes into effect at 5 am on Wednesday and is expected to end by 12 noon on Friday.
TTMS stated, “Periods of rain and/or showers of varying intensities are expected from early morning (Wednesday, October 5, 2022) commencing over Tobago and eastern areas of Trinidad as an active tropical wave traverses westward over our area.
“There is also a 70% (high) chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms that can produce intense rainfall in excess of 25mm. Gusty winds in excess of 55 km/h may be experienced especially in the vicinity of heavy showers/thunderstorms.”
As a result, street/flash flooding and localised ponding are also likely in heavy downpours. Seas can become agitated at times in sheltered areas. Landslides/landslips are also possible in areas so prone.
