October 5, 2022

T&T Met office issues ADVERSE WEATHER ALERT #3 – YELLOW LEVEL

By Shirvan Williams

The T&T Met office has issued an ADVERSE WEATHER ALERT #3 – YELLOW LEVEL. According to the met office, the axis of the tropical wave is now west of T&T, however, the atmosphere remains significantly moist and unstable.

Periods of rain and/or showers of varying intensities are still expected. There is also a 70% (high) chance of occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms that can produce intense rainfall in excess of 25mm.

Gusty winds in excess of 55 km/h may be experienced especially in the vicinity of heavy showers/thunderstorms. Street/flash flooding and localized ponding are also likely in heavy downpours. Landslides/landslips are also possible in areas so prone.

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