The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued a Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) for a total of forty-eight (48) hours. The Alert began at 10:00 AM this morning (Monday 26th September 2022) and will remain in effect until 10:00 AM on Wednesday (28th September 2022).

The Alert applies to the following areas:

• Southern Trinidad - Communities surrounding the South Oropouche River and its tributaries.
• Parts of Western Tobago - Communities along the Crooks and Bacolet Rivers.

According to the Met Office, the South Oropouche River is very near its capacity and may have already breached its bank in some parts with water spilling into surrounding communities in South Trinidad that are prone to flooding. There is expected to be an increase in the volume of water into this main watercourse with added rainfall from intermittent showers and isolated thunderstorms expected during the course of today. Due to heavy rainfall overnight in Tobago, the Crooks and Bacolet Rivers both overspilled their banks causing flooding in Scarborough.

Citizens are advised to monitor weather conditions and river levels before venturing out. Avoid areas with flood waters. Monitor updates from official sources and plan safety measures, including emergency supplies of food and water. Follow the instructions of Government Officials.

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According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), a trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere has enhanced some low-level perturbation and convergence. This has caused showers and rain this morning (Monday 26th September 2022) and the flaring up of a few thunderstorms along the Lesser Antilles, including Trinidad and Tobago.

The Met Office says partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are forecast to continue today with light to moderate showers occurring in varying areas and a medium chance (60%) of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to gradually settle during the evening.

In the event of a heavy shower or thunderstorm, always be on the look-out for street or flash flooding and gusty winds in the vicinity.

A Riverine Flooding Alert (Yellow Level) has been issued for 10:00 AM today to 10:00 AM on Wednesday (28th September 2022).

Tropical North Atlantic

The Met Office notes that this morning there is a flagged area of disturbance in our area of interest in the tropical North Atlantic and East of the Lesser Antilles. At 8:00 AM today, this area was given a high chance for cyclonic formation over the next forty-eight (48) hours, but its forecast track is expected to eventually take it Northwestward. Given the projected path at this time, it is not expected to pose any direct threat to Trinidad and Tobago.

Almost immediately upon passing Trinidad and Tobago, the most recent Tropical Wave to affect us was upgraded to Tropical Depression #9. It continues to move away from us and poses no further threat to Trinidad and Tobago.

This morning (Friday 23rd September 2022), the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) notes there are two (2) flagged areas of disturbance in our area of interest in the tropical North Atlantic and East of the Lesser Antilles. One area is in the Central North Atlantic and the other is just off the Western coast of Africa. Both areas are projected to track to the Northwest and to the North respectively. Given their projected paths at this time, they are not expected to pose any direct threat to Trinidad and Tobago.

For this weekend (24th and 25th September 2022), the Met Office says we can expect sunny conditions to be interrupted at times with partly cloudy periods, producing showers in varying areas and the chance of an isolated heavy shower or thunderstorm in a few areas, mainly during the afternoon.

In the event of a heavy shower or thunderstorm always be on the look-out for street or flash flooding and gusty winds in the vicinity.

Generally, there is not much discernable Saharan dust in the atmosphere at this time and this should continue throughout the weekend.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), sunny conditions today (Friday 23rd September 2022) will be interrupted by a few light to moderate showers, favouring the afternoon.

​There is the medium chance (40% - 60%) of a few heavy afternoon showers. Gusty winds and localized events of street/flash flooding can occur near heavy downpours. A mostly settled evening and night can be expected, despite the odd brief shower.

A Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) remains in effect until 9:00 AM on Saturday (24th September 2022).

The forecast maximum temperature today will be 33°C at Piarco in Trinidad and 32°C at Crown Point in Tobago.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued a Riverine Flood Alert (Yellow Level) for a total of forty-eight (48) hours. The Alert began at 9:00 AM this morning (Thursday 22nd September 2022) and remains in effect until 9:00 AM on Saturday (24th September 2022). Areas along waterways and low-lying areas are expected to be affected.

According to the Met Office this morning, the South Oropouche River has breached its banks in some parts with water spilling into some communities in South Trinidad. There are reports of some smaller water courses being filled, with flooding in low-lying areas. Other major rivers are contained at this time and are being closely monitored.

​An Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) remains in effect until 8:00 PM tonight.

Citizens are advised to monitor weather conditions and river levels before venturing out. Avoid areas with flood waters. Monitor updates from official sources and plan safety measures, including emergency supplies of food and water. Follow the instructions of Government Officials.

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According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), showers and thunderstorms continue to affect Trinidad and Tobago with most of the activity for today (Thursday 22nd September 2022) expected over marine areas. An Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) remains in effect until 8:00 PM tonight.

Some heavy overland showers favouring the afternoon period can still lead to street and/or flash flood events and landslips. Localized flooding can be exacerbated. There is a Riverine Flood Alert in effect for South Trinidad. Impacts can include reduced access to areas due to flooding, with some damage to property. Tree branches and loose objects can be displaced during strong winds. Flooding, landslips and waterlogged soils can lead to infrastructural damage in areas so prone.

Citizens are advised to monitor weather conditions and updates from official sources. Avoid flooded areas and exercise precaution in areas with land slippage. Follow the instructions of Government Officials. More information: www.odpm.gov.tt.