18/06/2018
Be safe!
4:15PM Monday 18th June 2018: Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Occurring Across Trinidad, Approaching Tobago, as Tropical Wave, ITCZ Continue to affect T&T. Gusty Winds, Street/Flash Flooding Possible. Additional Showers, Thunderstorms Likely Over Next Several Hours.
Scattered light to moderate showers with isolated heavy pockets/thunderstorms are currently affecting Trinidad and approaching Tobago. Heavier showers and thunderstorms are possible across Trinidad and Tobago over the next several hours generally moving north-northwestward.
These showers are due to very favorable low-level convergence, upper level divergence coupled with increased low level moisture associated with the ITCZ and a nearing Tropical Wave. The ITCZ is forecast to remain across our region through the weekend, generating showers and cloudiness through the week, with back-to-back tropical waves affecting T&T.
For the next 24 hours, beginning 12:00AM Monday, rainfall accumulations are generally forecast to remain between 15-25 millimeters for much of Trinidad and Tobago, with Southern and Central Areas receiving between 30-50 millimeters through 12:00AM Tuesday. Heavy showers and thunderstorms will return again on Tuesday.
Street/Flash flooding possible in heavy showers, thunderstorms or in areas of prolonged rainfall. Gusty winds may accompany heavy showers or thunderstorm activity. Landslides/landslips possible in elevated areas, particularly along the Northern Range. Cloud-to-ground lighting may become frequent in thunderstorms and are very dangerous to persons outside. If thunder roars, remain indoors.
Disclaimer: This is not an official forecast from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. When making decisions, please consult the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service and the National Hurricane Center for all official forecasts, bulletins, watches and warnings.
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service: http://www.metoffice.gov.tt
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/