Showers and isolated thunderstorms associated with an active Tropical Waves continue to affect Trinidad and Tobago and surrounding waters.
This was revealed in an adverse weather alert by the Meteorological Service on Wednesday.
It said while the intensity of the weather will fluctuate, an increase in activity is expected overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning in some areas with rainfall being heavy/torrential at times.
The system has a high potential for further development over the next two days.
Rainfall accumulations of 75 – 125 mm are expected in some areas and gusty winds in excess of 70km/hr are possible vicinity of thunderstorms.
Street or flash flood events and landslips are likely in areas of heavy downpours.
Impacts can include larger than normal waves and choppy seas in the vicinity of gusts.
Trees, tree branches and loose objects can be displaced during strong winds.
Flooding and landslips can lead to infrastructure damage in areas so prone.
The population is urged to monitor weather conditions and updates from official sources.
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