The official tropical weather thread 2018

[aaron17]

So when this bad weather going to come?

[2WNBoost]

From FB - RBL got into the donation drive:
Together we can achieve! In response to many heart-breaking stories and images in our newsfeeds, we have, with several partners, begun our support efforts. We wish to thank our friends F.E.E.L. (Foundation for the Enhancement & Enrichment of Life) and Blue Waters for their positive response to our request for assistance in our efforts to deliver aid to affected communities. The Boomerang Caterers team of Michael, Nigel, Raymond and Kebah, who selflessly worked to prepare 1000 meals today, have inspired us and given us hope! To the men and women who came out today to help ensure that the trucks provided by the Regional Corporation were loaded with supplies - we extend our deepest gratitude. Our brothers and sisters are in need, will you #betheONE to join us and lend a hand?

[rexsmith]

Amy road to come out of chaguanas for a car to pass

[matix]

This is pure chaos. Finally reach north.

[novastar1]

This is pure chaos. Finally reach north.

What route did your use?

Regular car or lifted truck?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

[matix]

Sorento

The road alongside heartland plaza. Came out munroe road then highway. Water was insane but it’s going down. Kinda scary seeing the damage that’s been done and the amount of people affected

[goalpost]

What is the weather expected to be like tmrw

[matix]

Rain

[The_Honourable]

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Can anyone say if it would be possible reach the airport from south now

Not just yet. Water needs to drop about a foot again

Thank you, I saw low tide is around 8

Lawd....the flight is 1am

You should call the airline to confirm the schedule.
FYI: CAL has suspended operations.

Seems CAL is flying

This flight just took off from Piarco

[rebound]

What vehicle you have going through 30”

Lemme know if you get through. I wanna head up shortly

Np...still waiting on the shoulder

Well i made it to the Airport.....the route from the highway block was tru the road by heartland plaza to Talparo then tru Chin Chin then San Rapheal to Tumpuna Road and back to the Airport......deepest water I went tru was about 30 inches as the water was subsiding..

Sportero

[rebound]

Airport was normal actually...

[rexsmith]

Anybody pass on the highway with a car

[KM_2NR]

Anybody pass on the highway with a car

Just came from the highway. South bound still flooded , unpassable unless you have a dinghy or something. Northbound still under water but shouldn't be an issue for a 4x4. It have wreckers taking you across the flood water for $$$. Some people with regular vehicles , don't wanna pay the $$$ so they waiting for the water to subside , not sure how long that'll be. Really unfortunate people still stranded there.

[novastar1]

Anybody pass on the highway with a car

Just came from the highway. South bound still flooded , unpassable unless you have a dinghy or something. Northbound still under water but shouldn't be an issue for a 4x4. It have wreckers taking you across the flood water for $$$. Some people with regular vehicles , don't wanna pay the $$$ so they waiting for the water to subside , not sure how long that'll be. Really unfortunate people still stranded there.

Thank you
Hopefully the water subsides a bit by morning

[rexsmith]

Anybody know if San Rafael flooded. I know a part of the caromi river passes there

[2WNBoost]

UPDATED - FLIGHTS AFFECTED FOR 20 and 21 OCTOBER

Caribbean Airlines advises that due to the adverse weather conditions in Trinidad & Tobago, the following flights for 20 and 21 October are affected:

Cancelled Domestic Services POS/TAB - 20 October:

BW 1522
BW 1526
BW 1528
BW 1530
BW 1532
BW 1536
BW 1538

Cancelled Domestic Services TAB/POS - 20 October

BW 1523
BW 1527
BW 1529
BW 1531
BW 1533
BW 1537
BW 1539

Cancelled Regional Services - 20 October

BW 434 - Port of Spain to St Lucia
BW 435 - St Lucia to Port of Spain
BW 448 - Port of Spain to Barbados
BW 449 - Barbados to Port of Spain

Cancelled International Connecting Services - 20 October
BW 526 - Port of Spain /Georgetown/ New York

Delayed International Services - 20 October

BW 550 - Port of Spain to New York - new departure time is 9:50 PM

Cancelled International Services - 21 October

BW 551 - New York to Port of Spain

To minimise inconvenience to customers holding confirmed tickets for travel during the period October 19 – October 23, 2018, Caribbean Airlines is allowing persons whose travel plans are impacted by the adverse weather to rebook without change fees, subject to the following conditions:

1. Waiver of all fees for tickets rebooked in the same cabin, for travel up to October 23, 2018.

2. It is mandatory that customers contact Caribbean Airlines BEFORE the scheduled date of travel.

3. Full refund of fare paid, for travel up to October 23, 2018. The refund must be requested by October 23, 2018.

4. ALL changes MUST be made through Caribbean Airlines Call Centres or at Caribbean Airlines Ticket Offices

5. Caribbean Airlines WILL NOT be responsible for arrangements or transportation to/from an alternate airport or hotel/overnight expenses incurred by affected passengers.

These waivers include travel to OR from the following Airports ONLY:

• Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados

• Maurice Bishop International Airport Grenada

George F. Charles, Airport, St. Lucia

JFK, International Airport, New York

Passengers on these services are being re-accommodated on other services.

Caribbean Airlines thanks its valued customers for their patience and understanding as the airline deals with high volumes of calls.

Customers are advised to visit www.caribbean-airlines.com and check their FLIGHT STATUS before going to the airport or call the Caribbean Airlines Call Centres for further details:

USA, Canada & St. Maarten

+ 1 800 920 4225

Caribbean & Guyana

+ 1 800 744 2225

Trinidad & Tobago and Suriname

+ 1 868 625 7200

Caracas

+ 58 212 335 7405

Jamaica (International calls)

+ 1 800 523 5585

Jamaica (Local calls)

+ 1 888 359 2475

All other locations

+ 1 800 523 5585

Can anyone say if it would be possible reach the airport from south now

Not just yet. Water needs to drop about a foot again

Thank you, I saw low tide is around 8

Lawd....the flight is 1am

You should call the airline to confirm the schedule.
FYI: CAL has suspended operations.

Seems CAL is flying

This flight just took off from Piarco

[2WNBoost]

Video from 1am on highway
Car on flatbed.
Person claimed to have paid $400.

[rexsmith]

if anybody want to come out of central. take chin chin road to las lomas 1 then through san rafael/brazil then to the CRH highway. no traffic or water. and vice versa

[shake d livin wake d dead]

I think seigonne may have gotten it wrong again as they were expecting rain last night...people are actually glad she got it wrong...

[hydroep]

Got up this morning and saw a strange van across the street. The driver apparently decided not to fight up with the hi-way situation so he just looked for somewhere safe and hunkered down for the night.

He now head out to try his luck again. Is pressure fuh people yes...

[novastar1]

Anyone know what is happening on the highway right now?
Is it possible to make it with a car now?
Water levels going down?

[matix]

Doesn’t seem that way

[hydroep]

Some commenters on CNC3's facebook page saying this IS NOT accurate:

[Chimera]

Have people there since yesterday morning yes.

[Chimera]

Since last night all those construction companies who benefitting millions and billions from taxpayers should have been doing this.
Aronco using lowboys to load up 2 vehicles at a time and transport them across.

[novastar1]

Are there any alternative routes to get around the highway floods?
Or is North to South completely cut off?

The old southern main road dry between Curepe and Chaguanas?

[GoS]

Are there any alternative routes to get around the highway floods?
Or is North to South completely cut off?

The old southern main road dry between Curepe and Chaguanas?

still have water in the back roads

[2WNBoost]

Are there any alternative routes to get around the highway floods?
Or is North to South completely cut off?

The old southern main road dry between Curepe and Chaguanas?

still have water in the back roads

Last night Duane mentioned through San Raphael was an option