According to the latest statement from the T&T Met Service, at 5:00 a.m., the centre of Tropical Storm Tammy was located near 13.5N 54.8W, or about 775km east-southeast of Guadeloupe. Tammy is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h). A turn toward the west–northwest is expected tonight, followed by a turn toward the northwest on Friday or Saturday.

On this forecast track, the centre of Tammy will move near or over the Leeward Islands between Friday and Saturday. Please note that it is not expected to directly impact Trinidad and Tobago. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 km/h with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast over the next couple of days.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis. A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO ALERTS, WATCHES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.

The TTMS will continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Tammy and will issue an update at 6:00 pm today (19th October 2023) or earlier if the situation warrants.