The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) is advising the public that with the ongoing eruption at La Soufrière Volcano in Saint Vincent, there are no official, confirmed reports of ash in Trinidad and Tobago.

In an official statement this afternoon (Monday 12th April 2021), the Met Office said the current wind regime is inhibiting the deposition of ash in Trinidad and Tobago and although the probability of significant impacts from ashfall is low (20%) at this time, “there is a potential for this to increase with evolving environmental conditions.” In this regard, the TTMS said it is advising of this potential hazard as a “precautionary measure, only to inform the relevant stakeholders and persons with health concerns.”

The Met Office concluded by saying, “We will continue to closely monitor this and any related weather phenomena which may affect Trinidad and Tobago and will issue any warranted alerts in a timely manner.”

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued another Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) in the midst of the Dry Season. This time, the Alert will be in effect between the hours of 5am to 8pm on Saturday (10th April 2021).

According to the Met Office, there is a high potential for scattered, moderate to heavy showers and isolated Thunderstorms initially favouring offshore areas South and East of Trinidad from early morning. As the morning progresses, however, this rainfall activity will develop over both islands and will favour hilly areas.

Localized flooding is likely in areas of heavy downpours and gusty winds in excess of 45 Km/hr can accompany heavy showers or Thunderstorms.

UPDATE (1pm): Showers across Trinidad are gradually moving Northward as skies clear somewhat across parts of T&T. Showers and isolated Thunderstorms remain in the forecast through today. More gusty winds, Street/Flash Flooding are still possible.

An Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) is in effect from 9:30am this morning (Sunday 28th March 2021) until 2pm on Tuesday (30th March 2021). The Met Office says that periods of rain and showers of varying intensities are expected to continue intermittently, with a 60% - 70% (medium to high) chance of Thunderstorm activity.

Gusty winds in excess of 55 Km/hr may be experienced especially in the vicinity of showers/Thunderstorms. Localized Flooding is highly likely and rivers with smaller capacity can overflow their banks. Seas can become agitated due to strong winds.

Flash Flooding is ongoing in Ogis Trace, Coalmine, Sangre Grande as of 12pm today. Residents of the area are marooned in their homes as a nearby stream burst its banks. At 12pm a cluster of showers moved onshore Trinidad moving towards the Northwest. Elsewhere, mostly cloudy skies are ongoing with few areas of light rain. Additional showers are forecast to move onshore from Northeast Trinidad and Tobago over the next hour.

Tributaries are on the rise in Las Lomas #1, near the ASJA Mosque. With continued rainfall through today, Flash Flooding is possible as smaller capacity tributaries and rivers overflow its banks.

​Flash Flooding is also ongoing on Little Coora Road, between Cunaripo and Cumuto, Central Trinidad. At 11am this morning a new cluster of showers was observed approaching Trinidad from the Southeast. This will also bring additional rainfall to waterlogged areas of Central Trinidad, triggering Street/Flash Flooding.

Persons are advised to avoid traveling through floodwaters.

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[Source: @TTWeatherCenter]

In the midst of the Dry Season, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has issued an Adverse Weather Alert (Yellow Level) for a total of fifty-four (54) hours. The Adverse Weather Alert goes into effect from 8am on Sunday 28th March until 2pm on Tuesday 30th March 2021.

According to the Met Office, periods of rain and showers of varying intensities, are expected mainly on Sunday and Monday, with a 60% - 70% (medium to high) chance of Thunderstorm activity. Gusty winds in excess of 55 Km/hr may be experienced especially in the vicinity of showers/Thunderstorms and localized flooding is highly likely. Seas can become agitated due to the strong winds.

As another low-level trough brings moisture and instability to Trinidad and Tobago from the Southeast this weekend, moderate to heavy showers are moving across parts of Northern and Central Trinidad as of 11am this morning (Sunday 14th March 2021).

Gusty winds and Street/Flash Flooding are possible. Overall heavier rainfall is expected to favor the Eastern and Southern areas of Trinidad this weekend.

There are no Alerts, Watches, or Warnings in effect for T&T from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) at this time. Even though we are in the midst of the Dry Season, the Met Office did predict a wetter than usual one, especially during March to May 2021.

What’s the weather like at your location today? Let us know in the comments below.

[Source: TTWS]

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) is advising the public that a significant plume of Saharan dust is moving across the Atlantic and is expected to arrive in our region on Sunday (21st February 2021). This Saharan dust will likely maintain a presence through the new week, however it is possible for occasional rainfall events to keep the dust at bay.

Due to these expected isolated showers along with the Saharan dust, we may experience “muddy rainfall.” It may therefore not be the best time to wash your vehicle.

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Weather Center (TTWC), air quality and visibility across T&T will be affected. Sensitive groups are advised to take all necessary precautions as they may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected, though visibility will be reduced. There is an increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals.

​For sensitive groups, such as children, the elderly, and persons who suffer from respiratory ailments and allergies, you may need to avoid prolonged exertion outdoors.

Some tips for sensitive groups are as follows:

• Persons with asthma should keep their quick-relief medicine (inhalers) handy.
• Close doors and windows.
• Wear a mask during outdoor activity.
• Turn on your air purifier, running at a high level.
• Stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise.

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