2010 and 2011 Tropical weather discussion

[Alexy]

coool...thanks Duane

[Mr. Red Sleeper]

Rain in we a$$....

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

more rain and flood

Bulletin#2

Date: Tuesday 23rd of November 2010
ISSUED AT:04:18PM

THE ITCZ INTERACTING WITH A LOW LEVEL TROUGH
CONTINUES TO AFFECT WEATHER CONDITIONS OVER
TRINIDAD.

This bulletin updates the bulletin issued at
12.30pm earlier today.

During the last three hours, cloudy conditions
increased over both Trinidad and Tobago resulting
in periods of moderate to heavy showers, and rain.
Trinidad also experienced widely spaced
thundershowers. These conditions are due to the
ITCZ interacting with a low level trough east of
the twin island republic.

The above conditions are forecasted to continue
over the next 4 to 6 hours with rainfall
accumulations likely to yield amounts in excess
of 40 millimeters. Street and flash flooding
along with gusty winds in excess of 40 km/h are
expected to continue accompanying heavy showers
and thundershowers.

In this context some river courses of moderate
carrying capacities have become overwhelmed with
rainfall run-off and this is expected to
continue; while land slippage/slides are highly
possible in areas so prone, given the forecast
conditions for more rainfall and the previous
conditions.

Reports from the Water Resources Agency indicate
that North Oropuche in the Sangre Grande area,
Mamoral in Caparo basin area and Rio Claro are
becoming inundated.

Citizens are therefore advised to continue to be
vigilant and cautious as they conduct their
activities. Be alert to any electrical discharges
from thundercloud activity and adopt measures
which would preserve life and property.

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

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services
is closely monitoring conditions and will issue
another bulletin if the situation warrants.

K. Kerr
Meteorologist

[SUPAstarr]

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services is placing Trinidad on a flood alert particularly for areas in south and central Trinidad.

Reports from the Water Resources Agency indicate that water levels in the nation’s major rivers are approaching threshold levels considering the daily rainfall episodes over the last several days. Although water levels in the primary Caroni River remain contained at this moment, it is nevertheless threateningly high.

Given the additional rainfall received from 5:00am this morning in south and central Trinidad and those forecast for today particularly for those areas, the possibility of river overtopping is real and imminent, if it has not occurred already in some low-lying areas.

Citizens in general and those residing in the Caroni River Basin in particular are asked to be on the alert for rising river waters and possible overspill. All necessary measures <span>MUST</span> be taken to preserve life and property.

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

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is closely monitoring weather conditions and will issue another bulletin at 6:00pm later this evening.

[evo-STI-k]

i think we should embrace all the rain , because when next year rollls around and we have another LONG dry season - it will be the usual NO water, water levels too low BS again.

[Hook]

^^^ the rain falling in all the wrong places all October, meng...we'll find out after monthend what happened for November...still, prepare for a dread dry season...no boosheet

[xtech]

if rain falling in wrong place..........collect it there

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Bulletin#

Date: Wednesday 24th of November 2010
ISSUED AT:09:49AM

RIVERINE FLOOD ALERT!

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services is
placing Trinidad on a flood alert particularly for
areas in south and central Trinidad.
Reports from the Water Resources Agency indicate
that water levels in the nation’s major rivers
are approaching threshold levels considering the
daily rainfall episodes over the last several
days. Although water levels in the primary Caroni
River remain contained at this moment, it is
nevertheless threateningly high.

Given the additional rainfall received from 5:00am
this morning in south and central Trinidad and
those forecast for today particularly for those
areas, the possibility of river overtopping is
real and imminent, if it has not occurred already
in some low-lying areas.

Citizens in general and those residing in the
Caroni River Basin in particular are asked to be
on the alert for rising river waters and possible
overspill. All necessary measures MUST be taken to
preserve life and property.

WE STRONGLY UNDERSCORE THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS
NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR
WARNING AT THIS TIME.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is
closely monitoring weather conditions and will
issue another bulletin at 6:00pm later this
evening.

E. Sampson
Meteorologist

[streetbeastINC.]

grande area going to flood out soonn......
norht oropouche fishing pond under water.......

[SPK1983]

Oh well for being able to leave home for work today then, my sister said that they dismissed North Eastern College at about 10:30am due to the rain and imminent flood; did not help that less than a quarter of the school population showed up today.

Is there any other word for how things are looking on the E/W corridor, and Chaguanas side?

[Fini]

Actually, I think all schools in Grande have been dismissed

[mitsu_chick941]

caroni river was the highest i ever saw it this morning jed

[Porn Star]

Rain in yuh MC. !!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrunkenMaster16]

hope there is limited traffic on the highway this afternoon... i not playing with the road works. leaving south b4 4.

[searchingone]

caroni river was the highest i ever saw it this morning jed

cant tell you the last time i saw it so high as I did today.....and just when rainy season coming to a close eh..

[mitsu_chick941]

1scared/cold/sleepy

[apple]

La Romain is gray and just beautiful. Hoping for some lightening

[DrunkenMaster16]

^^rain!!!

[original_lollybob]

La Romain is gray and just beautiful. Hoping for some lightening

U enjoying all this wetness eh

[DrunkenMaster16]

^^lets keep this thread at least pg-13 please. ahahahahahaha

[redman2k8]

How the Caroni River looking anyone pass there recently?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Bulletin#

Date: Friday 26th of November 2010
ISSUED AT:10:10AM

FLOOD CONCERNS ARE CURRENT DUE TO PERIOD OF
RAIN/SHOWERS OVER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TODAY

Following a timely respite to allow river outflows
and flood retreat, rainfall activity in connection
with a mildly re-energized Inter-Tropical
Convergence Zone (ITCZ) has once again resumed.
These bouts of rain/showers over both Trinidad
and Tobago are expected to last into the
afternoon hours of today and produce between 25
to 35 millimeters of rainfall. So far the
northeast sector of Trinidad has received the
heavier downpours.

Although today’s rainfall activity is not
expected to be overly disruptive to routine daily
activities, water-logged grounds and swollen river
courses have presented undesirable pre-conditions
to receive the current and forecast rainfall
run-off.
Out of an abundance of caution and given existent
circumstances, the Trinidad and Tobago
Meteorological Services is advising the general
Trinidad population to observe due care and
attention cognitive of any recurring flood
scenarios.

Citizens residing in Trinidad’s Northeast region
and in the Caroni River Basin are advised to
continue adopting measures to preserve life and
property in treating with what is an already
distressing situation.

WE STRONGLY UNDERSCORE THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS
NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR
WARNING AT THIS TIME.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is
closely monitoring weather conditions and will
issue another bulletin if the situation
warrants.

E. Sampson
Meteorologist

[cinco]

How the Caroni River looking anyone pass there recently?

wet

[DrunkenMaster16]

brown...

[SR]

road works starting from 6pm in the vicinity of freeport flyover for the entire weekend

[brickman]

Rain like mad in p.o.s,so happy i dont work during the day,wifey was pissed going to work this morning!(jumps back under the covers)

[toyolink]

People be careful and patience,this too will past! No bad news please.

[Bezman]

dam and i have a wedding in south sat, traffic like DAT to go and come back with the road works!!

[SUPAstarr]

ODPMTTTwo landslides have been reported - 10.1 mm North Coast Road and Western Main Road, Carenage near ALCOA. The Ministry of Works and Transport has been notified and will be there to remove debris and ensure that the roads are passable. We also continue to monitor the Caroni River and other water courses and will advise of any drastic changes.45 minutes ago

[toyolink]

This is just crazy.Mc Bean,Couva this rain just not letting up.Based on past experience today is going to be hell.Thank god i work at home.Hate to say it but-abandon ship!...