Saturday October 30, 2010 – 7:50 a.m. - Trinidad and Tobago still under Tropical Storm WarningPUBLIC ADVISORYTrinidad and Tobago still under Tropical Storm WarningTrinidad and Tobago is still under a Tropical Storm Warning at this time.In its most recent bulletin, the TT Meteorological Services indicated that Tropical Storm Tomas is moving in a west north-westerly direction at this time. It is at present located south of Barbados. Although Tobago and Grenada remain actively in the storm environment, feeder band activity still poses a threat for Trinidad.In light of the foregoing, the ODPM underscores that citizens must still be vigilant and cautious at this time. There is still the possibility that we will experience heavy showers and thundershowers coupled with gusty winds. Street/flash flooding may occur in areas that experience heavy downpour and small river courses may be easily inundated. Landslides are also likely in areas so prone.All first responder agencies (TT Fire Service, TT Police Service, TT Defence Force, Municipal Corporations, CEPEP) remain on alert so that immediate assistance may be rendered to areas that may experience heavy downpour and inundation. The Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society and other regional agencies are also still on standby to render additional assistance if required.Citizens should still follow the necessary safety tips:- * Continue to listen to the weather bulletins; remain calm, alert and vigilant. * Check your home: o Clean gutters, downspouts and drains o Remove items around the yard that could be picked up by strong winds such as galvanized metal sheets or pieces of wood o Check trees in the yard and trim loose or dying branches o Elevate all valuables to higher levels where necessary. * It’s a good habit to always have all your emergency supplies accessible (medical / First Aid supplies, working flashlight, radio, batteries and bottled water)N.B. Important documents must be protected in a sealed plastic bag * If intense rainfall occurs and there is flooding, do not walk or drive through flood waters. Stay inside until water levels have subsided. * Be cautious when driving along hillsides or landslide prone areas.The ODPM reminds all citizens that if they have been affected by this inclement weather, they must contact their municipal corporation or 800 6376.The TT Meteorological Services is still monitoring this weather condition and will advise the ODPM and the national community if there is a drastic change. Citizens are reminded to continue to monitor the media, follow us on Facebook (ODPMTT) or Twitter (ODPM_TT) for more information.Contact:-Public Information SpecialistPublic Information, Education and Community Outreach Unit868 640-1285 ext 14240/ 868 486-8251/ publicinformation@odpm.gov.tt
Steups...I still waiting on the rain.....
I will REAL laugh if no rain come.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia -- Newly born Hurricane Tomas barreled toward a cluster of eastern Caribbean islands on Saturday after it downed power lines and damaged homes in Barbados as a tropical storm.Heavy winds were battering St. Lucia, where the government ordered the two commercial airports and all businesses closed. Also under hurricane warning were St. Vincent and Martinique.The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tomas had winds of 75 mph (120 kph) and was located about 40 miles (65 kilometers) south-southeast of St. Lucia. It was moving west-northwest near 15 mph (24 kph).In St. Lucia, plans were still in place to host the island's biggest Creole festival on Sunday, with bright ribbons fluttering along streets as the hurricane approached. It was expected to pass north of the southern town of Vieux Fort around midday.Tomas, the Atlantic season's 12th hurricane, is expected to drop up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain in the region.Forecasters said i could become a Category 2 hurricane by Monday evening, and possibly reach Category 3, with winds of 115 mph (184 kph) by midweek.It was forecast to head toward Jamaica while threatening to unleash heavy rains in the southern portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, which is struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and to cope with a recent cholera outbreak.Another tropical storm, Shary, missed Bermuda and headed into the open Atlantic.Associated Press writer Linda Straker contributed to this report from Grenada.Read more: http://www.heraldonline.com/2010/10/30/2572298/tropical-storm-shary-approaches.html#ixzz13rnJWap3
While the Windward Islands are currently bearing the brunt of Tomas, the hurricane may eventually target Haiti next week and make a bad situation much worse.As stated by AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski, "It would be a horrible scenario if Tomas were to turn to the north and slam Haiti as a hurricane."Even a glancing blow from a hurricane could lead to devastation from flash flooding and mudslides. A direct hit from a hurricane with its destructive winds would yield a far worse catastrophe.A recent report from the Wall Street Journal stated that more than 1.3 million displaced earthquake survivors are still living in tent cities. Cholera is also now claiming lives in Haiti.If Tomas does target Haiti, it will likely not impact the nation until Tuesday at the earliest.Prior to that time, Tomas will leave the Windward Islands and roam the eastern Caribbean. The very warm waters of the Caribbean will allow Tomas to continue intensifying, likely into a major hurricane.The AccuWeather.com Hurricane Center has the latest statistics on Tomas, including its location and strength.The key to whether Tomas targets Haiti or not is the jet stream, which is expected to sink southward and usher a reinforcing shot of chilly air across the East next week.If the jet stream drops far enough south, Tomas would be forced to turn towards Hispaniola (the island that houses Haiti and the Dominican Republic).It is possible that Tomas curves and targets Hispaniola (the island that houses Haiti and the Dominican Republic) after it first bypasses the island to the south.Another scenario is that Tomas makes that curve, but takes aim on Jamaica or Cuba. The hurricane would take a track towards Central America if it misses the connection with the jet stream.In regards to Tomas potentially targeting Haiti, Sosnowski also stated that "It would be ironic, as Haiti has dodged many bullets from the tropics this season, only to be hit by possibly the last hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic season."
Trinidad really lucky yes
Quote from: woodyear99 on October 30, 2010, 05:14:31 PMTrinidad really lucky yesNot lucky nah...BLESSED!
