An area of showers and thunderstorms (AL99) associated with an active Tropical Wave is now approximately 800 km east of the Windward Islands, moving westward near 37km/h.
At 8:00 pm today, Saturday 23rd August, 2025, the broad centre of the disturbance was located near 52W or approximately 804 km east of the Windward Islands. At present, there is a medium (40%) chance of development in the next two (2) to seven (7) days.
This system could become a tropical depression during the next day or two while it moves quickly westward at about 32 to 40 kmh, passing through the Windward and Leeward Islands late on Sunday. An Air Force reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system tomorrow, if necessary.
Regardless of development, the likely weather for Trinidad and Tobago includes periods of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorm activity.
THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO WATCHES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. The TTMS continues to monitor this area of disturbed weather and will issue an update at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Sunday, August 24, 2025, or earlier if the situation warrants.
As always, pay close attention to information being issued by the TTMS by visiting www.metoffice.gov.tt, and ODPM by visiting www.odpm.gov.tt and following us on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
