In its 5pm update on Tuesday afternoon (28th June 2022), the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) said that a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Trinidad and Tobago. A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm conditions (sustained winds of 63 Km/h or greater) are likely over the warning area within thirty-six (36) hours or less.
At 5pm this afternoon, the centre of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two (PTC2) was located near 10.1°N latitude 59.5°W longitude or about 200 Km East of Trinidad. PTC2 is still a strong Tropical Wave, however, there is potential for intensification into a Tropical Cyclone over the next twenty-four (24) hours. The system is moving toward the West North-West at 39 Km/h. This general movement is expected over the next twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours. PTC2 will pass over portions of the Southern Windward Islands tonight and Tropical Storm conditions are possible from 6pm this evening. The Met Office notes that ahead of the system, isolated heavy showers/thunderstorms can develop, which can produce gusty winds in excess of 55 Km/h. Regardless of intensification, as the system moves over the islands this evening into tonight, it is likely to produce periods of heavy to intense showers and/or thunderstorms which can result in rainfall accumulations in excess of 50 mm in some areas and wind gusts in excess of 65 Km/h. These wind gusts are capable of breaking tree branches, displacing unsecured roofs and loose outdoor objects, and can even topple over unhealthy trees. Heavy rainfall can produce ponding and localized flash flooding. Marine activities can be adversely affected, as sea conditions will become rough with wave heights reaching occasionally above 3m in open waters and choppy in sheltered areas. The risk of landslides/landslips is likely in areas so prone. The Met Office will issue its next update at 8pm tonight. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, at 5pm AST (2100 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude 10.1 North, longitude 59.5 West. The system is moving toward the West near 24 Mph (39 Km/h). A Westward or West-North-Westward motion is expected through Thursday (30th June 2022). On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the southern Windward Islands tonight, and move over the Southern Caribbean Sea or near the Northern coast of Venezuela and the Northeast coast of Colombia on Wednesday and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 Mph (65 Km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next few days if the disturbance remains over water. Conditions appear conducive for development if the disturbance remains over water, and it will likely become a Tropical Storm near the Southern Windward Islands or while moving Westward across the Southern Caribbean Sea.
Tropical-Storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 Km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1,009 mb (29.80 inches). The Government of Venezuela has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Northern coast of Venezuela from the Peninsula de Paraguana Westward to the Colombia/Venezuela border including the Gulf of Venezuela. The Government of Colombia has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the North-Eastern coast of Colombia from the Colombia/Venezuela border Westward to Santa Marta. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within thirty-six (36) hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within forty-eight (48) hours. Interests elsewhere in the Windward Islands, the Northern coast of Venezuela, and the North-Eastern coast of Colombia should monitor the progress of this system. RAINFALL: The Potential Tropical Cyclone is expected to produce heavy rain across the Southern Windward Islands, the North-Eastern coast of Venezuela, and the ABC Islands through Wednesday. The following Storm total rainfall amounts are expected:
WIND: Tropical Storm conditions are expected in the warning area in the Southern Windward Islands this evening and tonight, over Islas Margarita and the adjacent islands Wednesday morning, and over the ABC Islands by Wednesday evening. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area along the North-Eastern coast of Venezuela tonight, and in the watch area along the North-Western coast of Venezuela and the North-Eastern coast of Venezuela by Wednesday night and early Thursday. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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