Latest warning from Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

By Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:16:36 +0100
Date: Friday 29th of October 2010
ISSUED AT:10:02AM

ACTIVE TROPICAL WAVE INFORMATION BULLETIN 4

ACTIVE AND VIGOUROUS TROPICAL WAVE 650KM EAST OF
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO


At 5.00am today the area of low pressure associated with the very active Tropical Wave is now centered approximately 650km east of Trinidad and Tobago and has become better organized.

The wave is moving toward the west to west-northwest at 24 to 32 kmh and there is a 60% chance of intensifying into a Tropical Depression over the next 24 to 48 hours. Environmental conditions are favourable for further development.

The leading periphery of the wave should begin affecting Trinidad and Tobago during the late afternoon/evening. Moderate to heavy showers can be expected along with isolated thundershowers capable of producing 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. These downpours can yield moderate to severe street or flash flooding and strong bursts of gusts in excess of 50kmh.

As the wave continues to intensify and move closer to Trinidad and Tobago showery activity can yield 3 to 4 inches and possibly 5 to 6 inches from early Saturday into Sunday. Wind speeds with gusts in excess of 55kmh are likely.

All interests in Trinidad and Tobago are asked to regard the possibility of these severe weather conditions seriously and adopt measures which would safeguard lives and property and pay close attention to information being issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services.

WE WISH TO UNDERSCORE THAT AT THIS TIME TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR WARNING.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services is closely monitoring this weather situation and will issue another bulletin at 6:00 pm today or sooner if the situation warrants.

Will post with updates as and when they come through

Thanks
Katy

--
Katy Young,
Director,
Store Bay Marine Services,
Unit B, Bago's Beach Bar,
Pigeon Point Road,
Crown Point,
Tobago.
www.sbms.co.tt