The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has once again extended the Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) for T&T - this time until 8am on Tuesday 29th September 2020. The Met Office notes that while cloudy conditions continue to persist over Trinidad and Tobago, the majority of shower and Thunderstorm activity is presently concentrated over Tobago and Eastern and Northern areas of Trinidad.

​It is likely that some of this activity will envelop other areas as the evening and night progresses. As such, periods of showers, some heavy at times and Thunderstorms can be expected intermittently. Gusty winds in excess of 40 Km/h and Street/Flash Flooding may accompany heavy showers and Thunderstorms.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has extended its initial Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) until 2pm on Monday 28th September 2020. The Met Office notes that while many areas across Trinidad and Tobago would have experienced periods of showers and occasional Thunderstorms today, conditions have now become settled across both islands.

However, while a lull in activity is likely for the major part of the night, conditions will deteriorate again towards early morning with an increase in showers across many areas as well as isolated Thunderstorm activity. As such, Flash Flooding and gusty winds in excess of 40 Km/h can occur in areas of heavy showers and Thunderstorms. There is also a possibility of landslips or landslides in areas so prone.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) from 6:08am to 8pm today (Sunday 27th September 2020). Periods of showers, at times heavy, and occasional Thunderstorms are expected today, due to the passage of a Tropical Wave.

Flash Flooding and gusty winds in excess of 40 Km/h can occur in areas of heavy showers. There is a high possibility of landslips or landslides in areas so prone.

At 10:40am this morning, the Met Office noted that conditions over T&T have settled over the past hour, however showers and Thunderstorms are still ongoing in our general area. Partly cloudy conditions and some sunshine are expected as we go into the afternoon, but periods of heavy showers and isolated Thunderstorms are still possible in some areas.

Tonight will be generally settled, however a resurgence of showers and isolated Thunderstorms is likely as the night progresses.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) at 12pm on Saturday (26th September 2020), T&T is generally hot and sunny despite a few showers developing in some areas. The temperature at Piarco was 33.5°C at this time and is expected to reach as high as 35°C, while a maximum temperature of 33°C is forecast for Crown Point, Tobago.

The TTMS notes an increase in cloudiness and showery activity is expected this afternoon. This is as a result of light low-level winds coupled with convergence ahead of a weak Tropical Wave and daytime heating. As such, the TTMS forecasts partly cloudy conditions with light to moderate showers in a few areas this afternoon.

There is also a medium chance of a heavy shower or Thunderstorm favouring Western areas of Trinidad. Mostly clear and warm conditions are expected tonight. Gusty winds and Street/Flash Flooding are possible in areas of heavy showers or Thunderstorms.

The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is currently just South of Trinidad and Tobago. At this time data analysis indicate that the ITCZ would not propagate Northward and affect T&T over the next few days. The TTMS will continue to monitor the weather conditions across Trinidad and Tobago and will continue to advise the public in a timely manner.

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Heavy rains led to major flooding and serious gridlock traffic in the West earlier today (Tuesday 22nd September 2020). Commuters were stuck in traffic for quite a while as many surrounding roadways were inundated with flood waters.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) for five-and-a-half hours on Friday afternoon (11th September 2020), starting from 12pm until 5:30pm.

According to the Met Office, there is a high potential for heavy to intense showers/Thunderstorms to develop in some areas across Trinidad, particularly Northern areas, by Midday into the afternoon, which can result in rapid Street/Flash Flooding. Gusty winds in excess of 50 Km/h are likely in the vicinity of heavy downpours.

In an earlier weather update this morning, the TTMS said it expects a partly cloudy afternoon with showers in a few areas. There is a high (70%) chance of showers becoming heavy and thundery mainly over Northern areas of Trinidad. This expected increase in cloudiness and showery activity is as a result of light South-Westerly winds bringing moisture into the region, coupled with the intense day-time heating from this morning. Conditions are expected to become mostly settled during the evening.

In the event of a heavy shower or Thunderstorm, winds can become gusty, and Street/Flash Flooding is likely.

Stay tuned for further updates as the day progresses.