The official tropical weather thread 2020

[matr1x]

Nothing shows that warmer climates are slowing Corona virus

[maj. tom]

Doh worry is full Moon tonight. A super pink moon. Largest for 2020. So we can expect some flash flooding with all that rain.
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[MaxPower]

Nothing shows that warmer climates are slowing Corona virus

This is true.

Covid19 is new to the world and studies are currently in progress with regard to its behavioral pattern in specific climates, but we must give it time for proper observation as seasons come and go.

[xtech]

Nothing shows that warmer climates are slowing Corona virus

All of Africa only has around 7000 sick it is spreading but very slowly. Once those numbers get high enough transmission rates might increase. But for now it’s slow spread galore

researchers found that most coronavirus transmissions had occurred in regions with low temperatures, between 3 and 17 degrees Celsius.

To survive on its own on exposed surfaces the virus needs needs temps of at least 5 degrees Celsius and the air must have low humidity, since it has been observed to survive up to 28 days in those conditions.

So our Warm, humid weather could slow the coronavirus spread at least from touching exposed surfaces as the virus will die much faster.

But I think Once governments feel its over and open up borders an air travel resumes then winter returns to the northern hemisphere the virus will return unsuspecting travelers will spread it again at least until a vaccine is deployed.

Winter is coming to the Southern Hemisphere so I expect to see those countries have a coronavirus surge in a few months.

[Rovin]

actually getting a lil decent rain here in chaguanas , been about a mth we last got

it will help with d bush fires that creating a bunch of ash & smoke all over d place ...

[maj. tom]

That was just a dust drizzle.

[Gladiator]

1:00 PM - Gusty winds ongoing across Freeport, where minor roof damage has occurred to an unsecured roof. Gusty winds also reported in parts of Penal, Chatham and Southwestern Trinidad.

[Rovin]

^^^ nothing near like that by me

here it was a light though consistent shower that lasted about 45mins maybe a hr tops ... at least it was still a lil somtin

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Heavy downpour brings floods to Penal
Mother Nature is miserly with rainfall in 2020, but when the heavens finally opened up in South Trinidad yesterday, it left some communities flooded and homes without roofs.

Penal/Debe Regional Corporation chairman Dr Allen Sammy said that at dusk yesterday, most of the water receded as the disaster management team assessed the damage.

Sammy said a constant, heavy downpour began around 11.50 am and ended at 1.30 pm. Up to last night, there were no reports of major damage to homes.

Strong winds blew off at least five roofs in Bownath Trace, Mohess Road, Laltoo Trace and Panoo Trace. A tree fell on a house in Sanahie Trace. There were flash floods at several locations along the SS Erin Road, Dookie Street, Lowkie Trace and homes were flooded in Mohess Road.

So far the cause of the floods seemed to be blockages on minor watercourses 
Despite the showers, CNC3 News’ weather anchor Kalain Hosein explained that the 2020 dry season remains drier than average to date.

Hosein said he expected the rain but not the intensity.

Since none of yesterday’s rain fell at Piarco, this month is still officially without rainfall. He said T&T is on track for the driest April on record.

http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/heavy-do ... E.facebook

[redmanjp]

Nothing shows that warmer climates are slowing Corona virus

All of Africa only has around 7000 sick it is spreading but very slowly. Once those numbers get high enough transmission rates might increase. But for now it’s slow spread galore

researchers found that most coronavirus transmissions had occurred in regions with low temperatures, between 3 and 17 degrees Celsius.

To survive on its own on exposed surfaces the virus needs needs temps of at least 5 degrees Celsius and the air must have low humidity, since it has been observed to survive up to 28 days in those conditions.

So our Warm, humid weather could slow the coronavirus spread at least from touching exposed surfaces as the virus will die much faster.

But I think Once governments feel its over and open up borders an air travel resumes then winter returns to the northern hemisphere the virus will return unsuspecting travelers will spread it again at least until a vaccine is deployed.

Winter is coming to the Southern Hemisphere so I expect to see those countries have a coronavirus surge in a few months.

a more significant factor might be sunlight & vitamin D which seems to have an effect on immune systems

[Toyopet]

Nothing shows that warmer climates are slowing Corona virus

All of Africa only has around 7000 sick it is spreading but very slowly. Once those numbers get high enough transmission rates might increase. But for now it’s slow spread galore

researchers found that most coronavirus transmissions had occurred in regions with low temperatures, between 3 and 17 degrees Celsius.

To survive on its own on exposed surfaces the virus needs needs temps of at least 5 degrees Celsius and the air must have low humidity, since it has been observed to survive up to 28 days in those conditions.

So our Warm, humid weather could slow the coronavirus spread at least from touching exposed surfaces as the virus will die much faster.

But I think Once governments feel its over and open up borders an air travel resumes then winter returns to the northern hemisphere the virus will return unsuspecting travelers will spread it again at least until a vaccine is deployed.

Winter is coming to the Southern Hemisphere so I expect to see those countries have a coronavirus surge in a few months.

a more significant factor might be sunlight & vitamin D which seems to have an effect on immune systems

Could it also be a case where people are forced indoors and for longer periods with a large number of people in these cold areas vs warmer areas?

[sekhar_777]

Heavy downpour brings floods to Penal

Since none of yesterday’s rain fell at Piarco, this month is still officially without rainfall. He said T&T is on track for the driest April on record.

http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/heavy-do ... E.facebook

Anyone find this is such a strange/unscientific statement in this day and age?

[Dave]

It is. Seems very archaic that only rainfall in Piarco is considered.

[Rory Phoulorie]

The Water Resources Agency (WRA) of WASA has rain recording gauges throughout Trinidad and Tobago. So there is available rainfall data throughout the country, but I am not sure of the frequency with which the data is downloaded/collected by the WRA. Plus, you have to purchase this data from the WRA.

[nervewrecker]

The Water Resources Agency (WRA) of WASA has rain recording gauges throughout Trinidad and Tobago. So there is available rainfall data throughout the country, but I am not sure of the frequency with which the data is downloaded/collected by the WRA. Plus, you have to purchase this data from the WRA.

thier temp measurements are at Piarco only

[adnj]

The Water Resources Agency (WRA) of WASA has rain recording gauges throughout Trinidad and Tobago. So there is available rainfall data throughout the country, but I am not sure of the frequency with which the data is downloaded/collected by the WRA. Plus, you have to purchase this data from the WRA.

thier temp measurements are at Piarco only

MetOffice has six automated weather stations. One is in Penal.

Do with that information what you will.

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

Funny thing is Rain does never fall in Piarco

[brickman]

Maybe it's just me but the heat is brutal today!

[maj. tom]

yeah boy, 34.3°C in the shade by me. And it's still not the hottest part of the day yet.

[maj. tom]

nice rainy weather this evening. Cooling down the place into tmrw.

[Rovin]

a lil afternoon rain here in chaguanas , it eh much but i sure d plants\animals will glad for it ...

[shake d livin wake d dead]

getting the strangest feeling that the "flood thread" gonna be very busy this year

[Dizzy28]

That rain this evening was real slight. Maybe 10mins of slight to moderate fall. We hoping for a lil more wash down the dust of the past week

[sMASH]

south get a good lil wash, chilly most of the day.

[Rovin]

i feel like d place extra hot today , weather ppl say 33 but it feeling like is more

damn sahara dust only fooling ppl making u think like rain gonna fall ...

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

i feel like d place extra hot today , weather ppl say 33 but it feeling like is more

damn sahara dust only fooling ppl making u think like rain gonna fall ...

the "Feels like" is at 37ºC currently and it really does feel like that

[Rovin]

i eh doubt it cause i was planing to go do some stuff in my workshop but this heat not too encouraging at all ...

[shogun]

Walked into the garage and had to run back inside to the A/C earlier. That heat is no joke.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

MET OFFICE - Expect a busier than usual hurricane season in 2020

Meteorologists predict a more storms and hurricanes this year based on weather models.

[Gem_in_i]

Yesterday ‘feels like’ temperature was at 38•C