2010 and 2011 Tropical weather discussion

[tiger balm]

Thunder and lightning are present too

[mitsu_chick941]

i am hearing thunder, plz say it isnt so

[hustla_ambition101]

finally some rainy season weather

[S_2NR]

finally some rainy season weather

keeping a car clean in this weather is hell..

[Country_Bookie]

The afternoon rains in town started more than an hour ago. Anyone knows if Uncle Jack's retention ponds operational as yet? Been a while since I saw downtown under flood.

[redmanjp]

sheit real loud thunder in Aranguez- current go go anytime now

[noshownogo]

Heavy downpour a few mins ago in POS with strong gusts of wind, rain was fighting to hit the streets

[silver]

ODPM tweeted: (@ODPM_TT)

ITCZ will affect both islands over the next 4 to 6 hours- rainfall and heavier thundershowers. Pls note this as you conduct your activities!

[mitsu_chick941]

damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn and i have to travel today

[PariaMan]

damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn and i have to travel today

Just ask for a ride

[allblacks]

Bulletin#

Date: Friday 16th of September 2011
ISSUED AT:12:28PM

THE ITCZ TO CONTINUE AFFECTING WEATHER CONDITIONS
OVER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO OVER THE NEXT 4-6 HOURS


Unstable environmental conditions associated with
a combination of localized heating, an upper
level trough and the Inter-Tropical Convergence
Zone (ITCZ) is expected to continue affecting
weather conditions over Trinidad and Tobago over
the next 4-6 hours


As a result, moderate to heavy showers and
isolated thundershowers can be anticipated during
the forecast period over any location of Trinidad
and Tobago. Rainfall accumulations of 20-35
millimeters are likely consequences of the
downpours. Street/Flash flooding along with gusty
winds in excess of 40 km/hr can also be expected
in the vicinity of heavy showers/thundershowers.


Citizens are advised 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.

E. Sampson
Meteorologist

[PariaMan]

The afternoon rains in town started more than an hour ago. Anyone knows if Uncle Jack's retention ponds operational as yet? Been a while since I saw downtown under flood.

Passed by the pond lunch time. Where Royal Bank used to be on South Quay. Was empty. But the river was rising!

[mitsu_chick941]

damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn and i have to travel today

Just ask for a ride

umm ok.

[stev]

as of 2.50pm...port of spain traffic done starting to back up in all d streets. get out early if u can

[Team Loco]

looks like rain for the next 4 days

[S_2NR]

looks like rain for the next 4 days

so dont wash the cars this weekend?

[air wick]

Around 2pm today I witnessed epic flooding and traffic pile-up east bound on the h-way, Trincity Mall was flooded out in the car park... even Pennywise was leaking through the roof...

[Damien]

^ yuh de giving the drive ah lap dance orwha?

[xeon]

Took these from pricesmart car park @ 1:15pm to day

Funnel cloud or tornado in east Trinidad pics photos september 2011

[Marct]

^^^^^^^did it touch down?

[starscream00]

^^^^^^^did it touch down?

X2

[xeon]

It looked like it touchdown but im not sure as to where it did. Probably somewhere near Centeno, i could be wrong.

[streetbeastINC.]

2 systems due east n northe east....few days away..potential for dev. check noaa site probability.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

what will INVEST 98 do?

[Yorkshirelass]

this one is a little too close for comfort!

[noshownogo]

Raises monocle to face, hmmm...

White path is expected? Purple is potential?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Invest 98 has just become Tropical Storm Ophelia

I don't think it will affect T&T though

[DrunkenMaster16]

Hope Ophelia stays far east / north east.... heading to Grenada in the morning tmrw via boat. Missing out on the epic surf but work is work.

[douglaking]

Thank God it wont be coming here but that also means heat in the place

[PariaMan]

Invest 98 has just become Tropical Storm Ophelia

I don't think it will affect T&T though

Like how you you using the Weather Underground. They see to give real good info and usually way in advance!