The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has escalated weather warnings by issuing its second yellow-level alert within days. Effective from 11 pm on December 6 until 6 pm on December 7, this advisory signals a period of heightened meteorological instability for the Caribbean nation.
According to official forecasts, the region is bracing for unsettled conditions featuring rainfall of varying intensities. Meteorological models indicate a 60% probability of isolated thunderstorm activity developing throughout the alert period. The Met Office specifically warned that gusty winds exceeding 55 km/h could accompany heavy showers or thunderstorms, potentially displacing unsecured outdoor objects and creating hazardous marine conditions.
The advisory highlighted multiple risk factors including possible street and flash flooding from intense downpours, with additional concerns about localized ponding in vulnerable areas. Authorities particularly noted that saturated terrain increases landslide risks, especially in geologically susceptible zones.
While the most severe weather is anticipated within the official alert window, meteorological officials indicated that showery conditions would likely persist both before and after the designated period. This latest warning follows closely on the heels of a previous yellow alert that was in effect from December 3-4, creating a pattern of persistent adverse weather despite the official conclusion of the hurricane season on November 30.