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- Elles sont venues, les pluies, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2014 14:43:43 -0400
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Petit Valley, Diego Martin, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. 2014 - 04 - 20th. Sun.
 Happy Easter, People of Paradise
Definitely from tonight, Sunday night, the weather we've been having for the last two to three weeks will become more pronounced. That is rainfall will become more sustained and recurring. Sometimes a little over-bearing. Tonight I forecast will last definitely more than a day and a half, (less than three).
This is for Trinidad & Tobago. I haven't factored in the other islands.
Sea conditions have nothing to do with what T'dad & T'bgo is experiencing currently. This as we all know will improve over the coming months if not weeks.
Lastly I normally write Gert at gobeach when the season starts, but I include everybody this time and invite you to look at wind-shear over a) Eastern Caribbean b) Colombia c) Florida and Bahamas. Then look at sea temperatures. Qu./ Isn't there a common hazardous point?
The good news is I agree with even the skeptics that 'out-of-control' global warming is on the wane and with 'El Nino' almost normal conditions will apply this season. Thus predictable. But then again there is SAL (Sahara-Dust) or (Dry-Air). Going back to Gert whom I have alot to thank for, "It only takes one."
God bless
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- 2014 - 04 - 14/15 Full Moon
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 04:46:55 -0400
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I couldn't resist sharing this pic. courtesy Mr. Maurice Darlington, Bermuda, a Trinidadian, of Port of Spain's 'National Academy of the Performing Arts'. |
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- Springing into Summer
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2014 22:03:30 -0400
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Dear People of Paradise,
Recently, (since my mom's passing), I did not have my vehicle. So my ability to see the coast and fishing depots and what I mean, the bigger birds, the migratory birds has gone caput.
The leaving of the scissors-tail (maybe swallow), back to the Northern Hemisphere, also signifies besides Spring, that 3 - 5 weeks after the rainy season is coming. Its leaving is normally accompanied by the first set of heavy showers, then a long dry period.
However there are other signs. One we know very well. The poui tree blossoming and decorating the dry hill slopes.
I can go on. But what we need to predict is not only Spring is here. But in 3 -5 weeks the rainy season will be here. (Even if it's a dry, humid one.) Attached is the South American weather coming north or The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone rising above the equator to 10 Latitude.
God bless
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- Hot Sun
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:42:09 +0000
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10/3/14 Trinidad and Tobago San Juan A very pleasant good afternoon. Its a long while I haven't put a post here. Well as we see the sun is very hot. Trust that we will get an ease soon. Bye for now. Michael Abouhamad
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- De Caribbean Groovin'
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:41:30 -0400
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2014 - 03 - 02nd. Sat. 08 : 05 a.m. T&T, W.I.
Caribbean Carnival !
Wweeelllllll ! Trini Carnival 2014 has reached 'Big Sunday'
Mr. Kill at from Grenada nearly won Soca Monarch. Usain Bolt left the 'Rolly Polly', and whine on a 'tall, thin thing'. [see attached]
Petrotrin Phase II won Panorama again. A 'naturally-born' stalwart of 'ex-tempo' (improviso (original out-of-season tourist) calypso) won in his category.
King (Desert Scorpion) and Queen (Desert Oasis/Mirage) of Masquerade as well as The Juniors,
were no surprise, if not creativity but sheer beauty.
By no means least, The Chutney King and Tassa
has not left their thrones. Tonight however may be a different story. (comedy?).
Weather-wise at 7:00 o'clock this morning 2nd. March, the temps. were 23 C. or 73 F. There are rough seas forecasted (8 - 9 ft.) two to three miles east of the east coast.
This all easily in the month that can be Easter.
God bless this Nation under a Groove.
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- Do NOT Panic !
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 07:00:56 -0400
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It is my stellar but personal opinion,
that, 1) The depth, distance and google earth, mean a tsunami definitely less than one (01) foot high can be generated esp. in the coastal areas of Guadeloupe.
2) The tsunami process is moving outwards (north-east) towards shipping in the north-central Atlantic. 3) The problem is not the tsunami or panic word tsunami but the vigilance used to deal with the situation. SPECIALLY AFTERWARDS, when the effects of the hazard are HEIGHTENED.
4) It is not life-threatening if vigilance is observed, DON'T PANIC.
WECA43 PHEB 180936
TIBCAX
TSUNAMI STATEMENT NUMBER 1
NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI
0936 UTC TUE FEB 18 2014
THIS STATEMENT APPLIES TO COUNTRIES WITHIN AND BORDERING THE
CARIBBEAN SEA...EXCEPT FOR PUERTO RICO...THE U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS...AND THE U.K. VIRGIN ISLANDS.
... TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT ...
THIS MESSAGE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
THIS BULLETIN IS ISSUED AS ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ONLY
NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE
DECISIONS REGARDING THE OFFICIAL STATE OF ALERT IN THEIR AREA AND
ANY ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESPONSE.
AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS
ORIGIN TIME - 0927Z 18 FEB 2014
COORDINATES - 14.7 NORTH 58.8 WEST
LOCATION - NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
MAGNITUDE - 6.7
EVALUATION
A DESTRUCTIVE WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI THREAT DOES NOT EXIST BASED ON
HISTORICAL EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DATA.
HOWEVER - THERE IS THE SMALL POSSIBILITY OF A LOCAL OR REGIONAL
TSUNAMI THAT COULD AFFECT COASTS LOCATED USUALLY NO MORE THAN A
FEW HUNDRED KILOMETERS FROM THE EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. AUTHORITIES
IN THE REGION NEAR THE EPICENTER SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THIS
POSSIBILITY.
THIS WILL BE THE ONLY PRODUCT ISSUED BY THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI
WARNING CENTER FOR THIS EVENT UNLESS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BECOMES AVAILABLE.
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- Partial Blackout of Information and Data
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 05:42:18 -0400
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People of Paradise,
Nothing bad is going to happen in the near future. I write to keep the hurricane lanterns burning for comfort and safety as well.
1st. is that when there is partial blackout of some data, the first thing my daughter does is call me and say, "Dad, something bad is going to happen. You figured it out?" 2nd. from what data I have to work with
{Now get this clear, re: The southerliness of effects} The oncoming episodes of weather will be worse than the two just gone. 3rd. part of the blackout is I don't know what you all experienced
with the last two cold fronts.
Translated = Heavy Seas, Cold Nights, Drizzly conditions giving way to heavy rain.   A 'wet' dry season.
Peace
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- Rain continues to show its presence.
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:57:42 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago San Juan Good day to all StormCarib readers. The month of January is coming to a close and rain is continuing to show its presence here in Trinidad. I am a fan of rain throughout the year as it helps cool the land and reduce the effects of bush fires and drought. Hope everyone is drinking allot of water and keeping cool. Stephen Abouhamad
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- Mariners , ..., (be wary), .....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:26:54 -0400
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It's a long time I have not disagreed with weather forecasts. (More than five months to be exact.)
The weather forecasters are saying seas will improve in 36 - 48 - 72 hrs. forecasts.
I don't think so.
Besides what is going on in Atlanta today. Atlanta's cold front is too close. The first one hasn't left as yet. (That is the side-effects we are experiencing now.)
I say, 'recipe for caution'. But, then again, who knows, .....
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- Winter Weather and Tourist Season
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:31:46 -0400
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2014-01-27th. Mon
05 : 18 a.m. T&T, W.I. Good Night, Good Morning, Good Day, Good Everything, People of Paradise,
In a few ways the totally fantastic weather we are having is going once again in a few ways is going to get worse after lunch. That is sea-swells will get increasingly higher and nights colder
with a persistent drizzly and 'damp' atmosphere. That's not bad, if your hotel has squash courts or a heated-pool in the basement. As an addendum, the Sahara Dust (SAL) is clearing.
How long it will clear for and what that means weather-wise, nobody knows. But it means something. Thought: 'the Mind', n. a beautiful servant, a dangerous master.
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- Ppuuurrrrrfect, tropical winter weather, .... Let the people sing!
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:10:08 -0400
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People of This Magnificent Paradise, What wonderful weather we are having since last night. (For at least the next two next days, ....)
No flood! No gale force wind! No bitter heat or cold!
Smell of fresh 'frais'! Sights of Green foliage, Yellow blossoms and fruits, Courteous atmosphere and strangers! No mist! Rippling Blue and Silver seas! Sunsets welcoming nights of unforbidden romance! Then dawns crescendoing to brilliant illumination!!!!!
W O W
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- Missing Tobago Fisherman
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:43:11 -0500
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Not a weather post but please can those who are sailing between Grenada and Trinidad keep a look out.
Missing Castara Fishermen.
The coastguards in Tobago and Trinidad and Grenada are continuing their
search for 33-year-old Tobago fisherman, Kervin Williams. Williams
went out to sea on Monday in his piroque "Blessings" but has not been
seen since. Anyone with information is asked to contact the coastguard. I will add information as I get it
Thanks
Katy
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- New Year Rain
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 14:52:50 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago Good day to all members of StormCarib. Well the conditions here in Trinidad continues to be mixed with sunshine and rain. As the dry season begins we are having some extreme temperatures. If you all have to step outside during the day please drink plenty water. Stephen Abouhamad
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- Rough Seas Bulletin in effect for Trinidad and Tobago
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 17:24:01 -0500
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Bulletin##4
Date: Tuesday 07th of January 2014
ISSUED AT:12:14PM
ROUGH SEAS CONTINUE ALONG EXPOSED COASTS OF
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Observed buoy data and
reports reaching the Trinidad and Tobago
MeteorologicalService indicate that sea
conditions along the exposed coasts of Trinidad
and Tobagocontinue to be moderate to rough. Wave
heights are 2.5 to 3.0 metres along the
exposedcoastlines of Tobago in particular. This
is attributed to relatively strong winds in
thelower levels of the atmosphere. These strong
winds are currently agitating surfaces of
theAtlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Numeerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models
forecast similar conditions for at least thenext
48 to 72 hours with wave heights in open waters
reaching 2.5 to 3.0 metres near-shore for both
islands but occasionally reaching in excess of
3.0 metres offshore for thenortheast exposed
coasts of Tobago in particular. As such rough
seas will persist. Seas inopen waters of Trinidad
and Tobago, particularly the northeast coasts of
Tobago, willcontinue to be affected for at least
the next 48 to 72 hours. Although wave heights
insheltered areas are below 1.0 metre, seas can
become choppy at times. Additionally,conditions
may become aggravated during high tides.
Citizens, especially those residing along coastal
areas are advised to be on the alert forabove
normal sea conditions. All necessary measures
MUST be taken to preserve life andproperty.
SMALL CRAFT OPERATORS, SEA BATHERS AND ALL OTHER
MARINEINTERESTS ARE ASKED TO EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION IN ANY SEARELATED ACTIVITIES.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is
closely monitoring sea conditionsand will issue
an update at midday tomorrow or earlier if the
situation warrants.
Saide Shakeer
Meteorologist --
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- TT Met Office officially declares start of dry season
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 17:21:41 -0500
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TTMET officially declares the Start of the Local Dry Season for 2014
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services (TTMET) has issued an official release recording Tuesday 7th January
2014 as the start of the Local Dry Season for 2014. The ODPM joins
TTMET in observing that the onset of the dry season is particularly
important to several sectors including water resources, agriculture,
forestry, tourism and the general public. TTMET reminds members of the
public should note that the start of the dry season seldom begins with
abrupt dry conditions but is more often based on the type of rain
bearing systems which are different from those of the local wet season.
This information is based on reliable scientific understanding and
criteria which determine that the region is in a relatively drier state.
TTMET
advises that usually the local dry season is not devoid of rainfall,
rather the rainfall when it occurs is more often than not, less in
amount than during the wet season, and is produced by different rain
bearing systems from those during the local wet season. The local dry
season is usually characterized by a general decrease in rainfall
potential, with fair weather for the most part, but there will still be
episodes of rain showers some of which can still be moderate to heavy.
Since these conditions are conducive to bush and grass fires citizens
are advised to engage in the following activities in preparation for the
season:
Before a fire event occurs: · Obtain a fire extinguisher and ENSURE that each family member knows how to use it. · CHECK regularly for faulty electrical wiring and repair if necessary
· TEACH children to REFRAIN from playing with matches of other flammable material · ENSURE that keys for burglar proofs on doors and windows are readily accessible to all members of the household.
· DO NOT KEEP heat generating appliances plugged in or unattended. · TURN OFF gas from cooking tanks when not in use and
· CHECK regularly for leaks · HAVE a fire evacuation plan and practice it with your family.
During a fire: · LEAVE the building immediately, if a fire is too big to extinguish · CONTACT the local fire station in your area to report the fire.
· STOP, DROP and ROLL. DO NOT RUN, (if your clothes are on fire) · COVER your nose and mouth with a small cloth and
· STAY LOW to the ground until you exit the building, if there is smoke. After a fire: · DO NOT re-enter the building until the local fire authority says it is safe to do so, even though the fire is extinguished.
· CHECK for structural damage to your home and REPAIR immediately. Also, we ask that citizens visit the ODPM’s website at http://www.odpm.gov.tt
for
information on fire prevention and mitigation strategies for the dry
season. Please be reminded to contact Fire Services at 990, Forestry
Division at 622-3217 / 662-5775 / 643-9595 / 657-7256 or ODPM’s Customer
Call Centre at 511 if you are heavily impacted by a fire.
ENDS Issued by: Public Information, Education and Community Outreach Unit
publicinfo.odpm at gmail.com For further information, please contact:
ODPM’s Customer Call Centre at 511 --
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- Happy New Year
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 15:12:37 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 2-1-14 Happy New Year to all readers of StormCarib. I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas Season and a great New Years. Hope this year brings all the the blessings in your life. Well even though its the end of the hurricane season here in the Caribbean we are still having some regular showers, some being intense. During the wee hours of the morning I heard rain falling on my roof. To me these slight showers are a blessing to what the new year will have in store for everyone. Stephen Abouhamad
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- No damage reported, traffic flowing, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 06:46:38 -0400
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Last night for most of the night we had bouts of 10 - 20 minute heavy rain. The sunrise this morning is an overcast pinkish red. At times, (very few) the rain was pushed by breeze.
Except for Tobago, I called south, East and far east, (i'm in north west), and traffic is flowing and no damage reported.
As I said it's still overcast, so exercise caution.
Thank God! |
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- T & T has a situation
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 03:09:03 -0400
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We are having some type of bad situation.
Can't tell until closer to day-light and waking hours.
Don't panic, There are plenty able-bodied men and women with equipment who can handle everything.
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- Happy and Holy Christmas -
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 23:51:37 -0400
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Merry Christmas, People of Paradise,
It is with deep affection that my family wish all the readers and writers of the stormcarib web-site a profoundly holy season of love and cheer, sharing and caring, reflection and planning.
A thousand thanks to the gate-keepers of the site, Dave and Gert for an opportunity that I never had any where else. Not to mention saving life and limb in this charitable process, while getting a glimpse of each correspondents' view of Paradise.
Weather-wise, the mornings have been so cold that we had mist at ground level in the valley where I live at 8:00 - 9:00 o'clock in the morning. And yes, the system further north has circulation.
Attached is a picture done by a close friend and de facto God-Mother of my daughter. - *** ~-~ MERRY CHRISTMAS ~-~ *** -
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- Seafarers, ..., CAUTION
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:10:28 -0400
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I agree with this.
God bless |
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- ROUGH SEA CONDITIONS FORECAST TO AFFECT TOBAGO AND TRINIDAD AT THE WEEKEND
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 12:00:06 -0500
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ROUGH SEA CONDITIONS FORECAST TO AFFECT TOBAGO AND TRINIDAD AT THE WEEKEND
THE Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (T&T Met) is warning that sea conditions will become rough tomorrow and Sunday. Strong winds are forecast to hit Saturday morning, particularly the exposed north and east coastlines of Tobago and Trinidad. Rough seas are forecast, with wave heights in excess of three metres. Conditions may be expounded during high tide. Citizens, especially those residing along coastal areas are asked to be on the alert for above normal sea conditions.
T & T Met is recommending that all necessary measures are taken to preserve life and property. Small craft operators, sea bathers and all other people with marine interests are being urged to exercise caution during any sea related activity.
Take care all Katy
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- Latest Information Bulletin from T and T Met Office
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:56:30 -0500
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Date: Wednesday 11th of December 2013
ISSUED AT:02:04PM
Over the past few hours parts of Trinidad and to a
lesser extent Tobago have been experiencing
cloudy/overcast conditions with periods of rain
and showers, some of which have been moderate to
heavy at times. This rainfall activity is
associated with the passage of a low-level trough
and moisture surge encountering favourable
conditions in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
Numerical Weather Prediction Models (NWP) forecast
rainfall activity associated with this system to
continue to affect Trinidad and to a lesser
extent Tobago. Periods of rain and showers are
forecast for this evening into tonight, but
cloudy conditions are expected to continue into
tomorrow morning, 12th December 2013.
Localized street and flash flooding may occur in
areas experiencing prolonged rainfall or heavy
showers. Given the expected conditions and the
already saturated soil, rivers of moderate
carrying capacity can become overwhelmed and
there is the possibility of landslides/landslips.
Citizens are therefore advised to be vigilant and
cautious as they conduct their activities and to
pay attention to the media or visit our website
at www.metoffice.gov.tt/forecast for daily
weather updates at 6am, 10am, 3pm and 6pm.
We wish to underscore that at this time Trinidad
and Tobago is not under any Tropical Storm
threat, Watch or Warning.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
will continue to closely monitor this system and
will issue another bulletin if the situation
warrants.
Shakeer Baig
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- Next 3 -4 days, stay in your Parameters.
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 05:04:07 -0400
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2013 - 12 - 09th. Mon. 04 : 40 a.m. P/Vly, D'go, T&T., W.I.
Christmas Greetings, People of Paradise,
Last Chance to Book (Early)
Can you believe that we are in Christmas time, 13 years into the new millenium? Since 14 in 2014 is an omen of romance and partnership, this Carnival should be a very interesting and involved one. For my part I was born in the 50's in the last century, so any romance will be with the iguana in the fruit trees and other pets and domestic (wild) life.
Low-key in other words.
Carnival 2014 - Trinidad & Tobago
Next three to four days, weather -wise will be:
High Seas (> 8' ft.), 15 - 25 knot Winds, and more than one ( less than 20 mins.) heavy rainfall a day.
This is not BAD, it's typical weather. But beware, if you bat outside your crease, you will get stumped or lose your wicket.
So, once again, exercise caution this winter season for North. And summer season for South.
God bless, all of us who have benefitted from a freedom-fighter called Nelson Mandela,
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- Advent
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 05:27:30 -0400
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Tis the season of Advent, People of Paradise
A time for ploughing and furrowing. A time for weeding and sowing. A time of draining, irrigating and fertilizing.
because, Tis the end of Harvest Time and Storing time. and Harvest Time is also Seed-Picking and -Planting Time.
All of the above, a reality by the way, is the actual meaning of the word 'Culture' !
Isn't the West Indies, full of culture?
On the weather - front; we say, "Good Riddance, to the Hurricane Season. Thank God! Alleluia, Alleluia Amen!"
There is a pattern over The Southern, Lesser Antilles that in one or two cases will be responsible for more than street-flooding. Exercise the rudimentary caution.
May we all restore our grain, grit, seed and culture in this festive season.
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- T&T Met Office warn of possible flash flooding and landslides in T and T
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 09:58:37 -0500
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Morning all
Have a lull in the showers at the moment but looks like we could be in for some more rain in the next 6 hours. T and T Met Office is warning of possible flash flooding and landslides in next 4 to 6 hours. Please see attached photo.
Also there was an earthquake off the coast of Scarborough, Tobago last night. Must confess that I didn't feel a thing. Preliminary reports indicate the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.1 and occurred
at a depth of 10km at approximately 12:08am local time today (December
1st).
Its location is reported at 11.12N; 59.71W, which is
115.0 km South East of Scarborough, Tobago. This location is represented
by the red ring in the image provided.
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- All-island rain and flood alert
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- From: Christine Westmaas <chrisalis1003 at yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:14:08 +0000 (GMT)
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Trinidad has been experiencing a lot of rain today and the ODPM has issued a flood alert for the Caroni basin. Social media is also reporting flooded streets and neighbourhoods in some parts of south Trinidad, including Barrackpore, Monkey Town and Rousillac. With the forecast for continued rain through the evening and into the night, more flooding is expected. |
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- The Matriarch
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 05:31:42 -0400
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2013 - 11 - 26th. Tue.
05 : 25 a.m. It is with expected but depressive regret, our family informs the readers / writers and people of paradise,
that my mom, RITA M. BORDE (89 YEARS) 1924 - 2013 passed her soul over to the eternal at 12:35 a.m. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, REST IN PEACE
Luv u, mom, .... Attachment:
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- Rain is still in the area
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 05:36:33 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago
Hi to all those loyal readers on stormcarib. Its been a while since my last post. Hope everyone is safe and well. Well here in Trinidad we are still have very strong showers of rain. Even though the hurricane season is coming to a close we should still keep our eyes open. During the past few days we have had some intense showers. These showers are associated with the ITCZ.
To be honest I love the rain and I prefer the rain to fall through out the year. I am not a fan of those extreme dry seasons. I like to see a little rain through out those dry months. Now you all know what are one of my wishes for Christmas. ^_^
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- Feeder-Band in 4 - 24 Hrs.
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:03:32 -0400
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2013 - 11 - 18th. Mon. P/Vly, D'go M'rtn, T&T, W.I. 14:47 p.m.
Early Christmas Greetings, People of Paradise,
In 04 -24 hrs. a feeder band will form over the Lesser Antilles. (Depending on where you are.)
This will feed the Low-Pressure system that knocked our two approaching waves to Davy Jones Locker. I suspected it would become a tropical system because what caused it is three areas of jet-stream moisture.
If (and only if), it makes landfall we would be talking about it for a while. However it will not make landfall anywhere far less us.
Just when I was bout to hang up lights on the tree facing the road for Christmas a neighbour passed away.
The cleaning up goes on however and the lights will go up, God willing, after the 24th . instant (Nov.).
Enjoy the holiday season of sharing and caring
(Lovely weather for soccer)
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- Silence, ..., Soldiers, ..., Survival
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:22:40 -0400
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People of Paradise, Remember: Poppy Day, (today) & Memorial Day, (tomorrow),
My definition of a hero is in one word, ..., SOLDIER.
I wanted to post tomorrow but decided to post tonight instead.
Weather - wise, we have nothing to be afraid of. For within 36 hours wind-shear will be flowing from the Colombia-Venezuela border,
- thru The Lesser Antilles - towards, mid-centre north Atlantic.
Firstly, this TW blob or Trough, is a South American phenomenon, for reasons like; time of year, atlantic high-pressure, et al.
Secondly, as usual it breaks up the cyclonic and makes it convective and milder. Thirdly however, one must be aware that not only now in the storm season but due to climate change and experience of last winter,
these south-american blobs will have; wind, rain and sea - swells. One can almost say cyclonic within convective or a LPS, 'can form anywhere - anytime'. I add, 'of any size'.
The fact that it is performing (for the second time), like this means the hurricane season is virtually over. However, I will be bold as usual and say, "Global warming isn't".
Quickly, three other things; 1) On my part, no pics - no drama over 'Haiyan' just give till it hurts. 2) I endorse the reality forecasts, weather media are giving out. It is truly welcome,
and saves lifes.
Lastly, may the souls of all deceased veterans rest in peace.
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- Public Advisory: Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone over Trinidad and Tobago - 10th November, 2013 – 9:30 am
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 09:27:07 -0500
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Latest from the T and T Met Office.Have a safe day all Katy
Public Advisory: Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone over Trinidad and Tobago - 10th November, 2013 – 9:30 am
November 10, 2013 at 9:59am Public Advisory Sunday 10th November, 2013 – 9:30 am
TTMET advises citizens to be vigilant due to presence of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone over Trinidad and Tobago.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
has issued a bulletin at 8:15 am stating that the periods of rain and
showers Trinidad and Tobago has been experiencing over the past few
hours is due to a moist and unstable environment associated with the
presence of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). TTMET indicates
that cloudy to overcast conditions with periods of rain and/or showers,
some of which may be heavy and thundery are forecast for the next 6-12 hours.
Rainfall accumulations of 20 – 30 millimetres or greater in some
locations can be expected with gradual improvement in conditions
tonight. Gusty winds will accompany moderate, occasionally heavy
rainfall and the possibility of landslides/landslips and localized
street/flash flooding may occur in the vicinity of heavy downpours.
Noting the amount of rainfall that has occurred, and the forecast for
the continuation of this rainfall activity, rivers of moderate carrying
capacity may become overwhelmed.
Citizens are advised
to be vigilant and cautious as they conduct their activities. The ODPM,
as the lead coordinator of emergency management will continue to monitor
this event and has put the first responder agencies on alert so that
immediate assistance can be rendered if any adverse impact occurs.
Please continue to monitor TV/radio reports, the ODPM’s social media:
Facebook/Twitter and ODPM website for official updates and more
preparedness information. Also pay attention to weather forecasts issued
by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service at 6 am, 10 am, 3 pm
and 6 pm at www.metoffice.gov.tt
.
If citizens have been affected by this inclement weather, they should contact our Customer Care Centre at 511.
Consequently, we continue to underscore the following:-
- After heavy rainfall, stay inside until water levels have subsided and it is safe to venture outside.
- Do not walk / drive through flood waters.
- Be cautious when walking /driving along hillsides or landslide prone areas.
ENDS Issued by: Public Information, Education and Community Outreach Unit publicinfo.odpm at gmail.com For further information, please contact: ODPM Customer Call Centre 511
A Division of the Ministry of National Security--
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- Tropical wave continues to bring rain
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:24:06 -0400
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Morning all
Looks like this tropical wave is continuing to bring rain to Trinidad and Tobago - it's been raining all night here but appears to have eased this morning. Here's the latest from the T and T Met Office.
Have a good day all
Katy
ISSUED AT: 05:39AM
Date:Wednesday 30th of October 2013
Meteorologist: Arnold Ramgoolam
FOR THE PERIOD TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT:
TRINIDAD and The Southern Windwards
Cloudy with periods of light to moderate rain
and/or showers over broad areas. One or two of
these showers could become heavy and thundery at
times. Tonight would be mostly settled.
THE REMAINDER OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
Mostly sunny with a few daytime showers.
Gusty winds,street and flash flooding may occur
in heavy showers and thundershowers.
SEAS: Normal to Moderate
WAVES: 2.0 to 2.5m IN OPEN WATERS
Less than 1.0m IN SHLTD AREAS
Temperature Units:Celsius
LAST NIGHT MIN. TEMP.
Piarco: 25 Crown Point: 24
FORECAST MAX. TEMP.
Piarco: 29 Crown Point: 29
Tides ISSUED AT: 05:38PM
Date:Tuesday 29th of October 2013
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- Wet and Wild
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:13:25 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago Good day to all readers of StormCarib. Today has been a wet and wild day. It seems like the tropical wave will continue to give us here in Trinidad and Tobago showery conditions and a breezy day. It seems that this rain will continue to fall for a couple of days. Hope no one will get flooded out. This rain began in the early hours of the morning as I turned on my bed to hair the rain beating heavily on my roof. Michael Abouhamad
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- Hot, hot, hot, ..., Heat! Pressure & Wind-Shear!
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 18:42:01 -0400
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2013-10-27th Sun.
P/Vly, D'go M'rtn, T&T, W.I. I for one, and I guess, nobody, knows what tomorrow will bring.
All we can attest to: is that it's Christmas Season, and we know that we know nothing. Apart from libations, parang, fiesta, church, parties, bars, restaurants, sea-sides (during day-light hours), and horrendous traffic. It will be really stupid to say;
Make sure your ID and precious papers are kept in plastic somewhere handy and safe, Make sure you update yourself and weaker members of inclement weather and emergency numbers, precautions (like water & prescription medicine), shelters
Make sure you have back-up communication facilities Make sure 1) You don't panic. 2) Afterwards stay put, (for several mortal reasons), and Lastly, the point to make is: Don't add to the hazard or danger, ...!!!!!
Who will have thought of that? Back to the weather, tonight is going to be like it is now, Hot, Hot, HOT! Then I guess it's every bodies guess? My take, or guess is some moist breeze will replace the heat and pressure
at some point, like early morning, this may or may not bring convective or another type of rain. Anyway midday will have rain, heavy rain as usual. (We just had elections, so i don't want to say flooding as usual).
Giving way to new-born cyclonic activity and speed it should not last the normal 4 - 5 days, but finish quickly in 2 1/2 days when we can go back to paradise picnicking By the way I agree with every single weather media report, ... (This time, really, good job!)
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- Overcast Skies
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 01:31:35 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 9:30pm Good Night all stormcarib readers. It has been a while since I have last posted. Today started off sunny but after lunch their was a tremendous crack of thunder that made me jump out of my sleep. Then light showers began to fall until 4pm. Hope everyone is well and safe. Michael Abouhamad
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- Might need an umbrella today!
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 08:28:38 -0400
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Good morning all - looks like it is going to be a wet day here.
Weather forecast courtesy the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Office.
YOUR FORECAST FOR TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
Cloudy with intermittent periods of rain and showers over broad areas. A
few of these showers will be heavy and thundery and accompanied by
gusty winds.
Gradual improvement is expected after mid-afternoon.
Gusty winds, street and flash flooding may occur in heavy showers and thundershowers.
SEAS: Normal to Moderate
WAVES: 2.0 to 2.5m IN OPEN WATERS Less than 1.0m IN SHELTERED AREAS
Expected Maximum Temperature Today: 30 Degrees Celsius
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- Rain!
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:24:56 -0400
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Afternoon all - well you'll need your oilies today! We'll be having some heavy showers throughout the day. Just had one in Tobago now! (see photo). Hopefully should be easing throughout the day.
Meanwhile the rest of the weather forecast courtesy the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Office.
FOR THE PERIOD TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT:
Cloudy periods in varying localities would bring light to moderate
showers, some of which would develop into thundershowers in a few areas.
Gusty winds,street and flash flooding may occur
in heavy showers and thundershowers.
SEAS: Normal
WAVES: 2.0m IN OPEN WATERS Less than 1.0m IN SHELTERED AREAS
Tides:
Port of Spain HIGH 2.42am; 2.53pm LOW 8.37am; 9.14pm
Scarborough HIGH 2.50am; 3.01pm LOW 8.35am; 9.05pm
Expected Maximum Temperature Today: 32 Degrees Celsius
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- Possible Impact - Non-Cyclonic - 36 hrs. climax
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:17:17 -0400
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People of Paradise,
The weather is totally unpredictable, add to that global warming. That's why I do what I do. I have good news even though I am forecasting IMPACT CLIMAX in 36 hrs.
It will not be cyclonic (for most of us).
It's the wind-shear. Totally unpredictable and not always beneficial. It's breaking up 98L into convective precipitation.
BUT: Making it wider, And more southerly in the initial stages.
This stupid, morbid post doesn't stop there. It has a tail all the way to Africa.
Expect a repeat of our last Impact.
Preserve Persons and Property
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- Information for the University of the West Indies
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 05:22:33 +0000
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Earthquake North of Paria Peninsula Trinidad
Oct.11.2013
On
Friday 11th October, 2013 at 10:10pm local time, an earthquake
occurred North of the Paria Peninsula Trinidad. The event was located
at 10.86°N 62.12°W. The magnitude was 6.4 and depth 60km. This event
has been reported felt in Trinidad and Guyana. Please note that these
results are preliminary and may vary slightly when additional data is
processed.
Regards,
Stephen Abouhamad
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- Earthquake in Trinidad tonight
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- From: Christine Westmaas <chrisalis1003 at yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 04:50:37 +0100 (BST)
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We experienced a quake tonight at about 10,10. Unconfirmed reports put it at 6.0 - 6.2 on the Richter scale. It seemed to last quite a while but again, reports say that it lasted 15 - 20 seconds. We shall hear the official statistics tomorrow. Even after the initial shake, a spoon hanging on a hook in my kitchen continued to move for at least another minute. Facebook accounts show that the earthquake was felt all over Trinidad, I haven't heard anything about Tobago yet. The quake was also felt in Guyana. I believe that eastern Venezuela also felt it. |
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- Invest98
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:05:37 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 12:08pm Good Afternoon. I am keeping an eye on Invest98. Hurricane center has given it a 50% chance of further development. Lets hope that this one would not be as dangerous as those that have come before. Stay Safe,
Michael Abouhamad
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- Heavy Rains In Trinidad
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 23:13:05 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago
7:00pm
Good night to all readers here at StormCarib. There has been allot of rain here in the Caribbean these few days. Yesterday on the 5/10/13 was noted to be very heavy. The rains began at 12noon yesterday with thunder and lightening which knocked out the power in my community. These rains continued for a few hours and I noted that there was some flash flooding in allot of areas in Trinidad.
I made my way to work and upon reaching to work I heard that there was heavy in other islands of the Caribbean as well. These showers caused a disruption to one of LIAT's flight from St Vincent to Trinidad. While sitting with some of the passengers last night they showed me some of the pictures which showed heavy flooding at the airport in St Vincent.
Looking at the satellite it seems like the rainy season wants to go out with a bang. There is a tropical wave now off the coast of Africa that has a 10% chance to develop into a tropical storm. We here in the Caribbean need to keep our eyes on this one.
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- A wind-shear deja vu
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2013 02:10:48 -0400
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2013 - 10 - 06th Sun.
Pt./Vly, D'go M'rtn, 02:00 a.m. Good Day, Good Everything, People of Paradise, For us it is not a problem but,
The stalling of these two tropical wave blobs is not a good sign. Too much deja vu. Watson, "It is my speculation that it can't pass the wind - shear between Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe. So it is re-grouping more south ( off St. Vincent (a this year development) ) and take a more westerly than north west or north track." All in the 'work' of speculation dear watson. Definitely South America and Tobago and Toco are in this year's season.
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- Tourist Season starts for T & T.
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 05:42:18 -0400
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2013 - 10 - 04th Friday Petit Valley, D'go, T&T, W.I. 5:15 a.m.
Book Early, ....
It's the merry month of October. All the bars will be full.
Septembar, Octobar, Novembar & Decembar. It's Christmas time, ..., the budget has been passed, the new financial year is ahead, The New Year is ahead, the fruits of our labour have been harvested and ready for consumption.
Not only that, CARNIVAL is ahead. Food, Rum, Beers, Wine (local & otherwise), Parang, Soca, Chutney, Stick-Fighting, Pan, Fete, Party, ....
Recall: Even though most of my posts during the season were predicting the effects of Cape Verde Tropical Waves
to the Islands south of Martinique, since last year we said that this year, "While we may experience an expansion of activity (in all senses), the effects of 'storms' will diminish."
(As compared to run-away global warming.)
We can all see the difference, esp. in media representation. (A welcome change).
Thank You, Merciful Father, Amen, Alleluia, Amen.
Attached is a picture my daughter took thru a magnifying glass with a non-smart phone when the space shuttle was clearly visible returning to earth on its last flight.
God bless
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- Lightening :)
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2013 03:30:15 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:30pm Lots and lots of lightening tonight! Just looked out through my back door and saw some wicked lightening. Looks like there will be some rain tonight ^_^ Lightening does look beautiful at night Stephen Abouhamad
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- A Wet Day
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:49:45 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 6:50pm Pleasant Good Night. It has been a little while since I have made a post. Woke up this morning to rumbles of thunder and rain that continued until 2pm this afternoon. Hope that no one got flooded out. Trust that all flights will arrive and depart safely, including the LI 309 and 787. Bye for now.
Michael Abouhamad
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- A brief but violent storm
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- From: Christine Westmaas <chrisalis1003 at yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:31:59 +0100 (BST)
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San Fernando has just experienced a torrential downpour, very bright and rather frighteningly close flashes of lightning and loud, booming thunder - all in the space of half an hour! The rain has stopped now but there is still the odd rumble of thunder and distant flashes of lightning. The sky still looks ominous so we will probably have some more rain tonight. |
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- Medium Potential for Street Flooding
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 05:03:51 -0400
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These two tropical waves need mentioning. (Inbox me for reasons).
Guess this season can be called 'The season of week-end Disturbances'?
...TROPICAL WAVES...
TROPICAL WAVE EXTENDS FROM 20N48W TO 10N48W MOVING W 15-20 KT.
WAVE IS EMBEDDED WITHIN A SURGE OF DEEP MOISTURE AS DEPICTED ON
THE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY. WAVE IS BENEATH AN UPPER
RIDGE ENHANCING LARGE CLUSTERS OF SCATTERED MODERATE TO
SCATTERED STRONG CONVECTION FROM 10N-23N BETWEEN 44W-51W.
TROPICAL WAVE APPROACHING THE LEEWARD ISLANDS EXTENDS FROM
19N57W TO 9N55W MOVING W NEAR 15 KT. WAVE IS EMBEDDED WITHIN A
SURGE OF MODERATE MOISTURE AS DEPICTED ON THE TOTAL PRECIPITABLE
WATER IMAGERY. WAVE IS MOVING W OF THE UPPER LOW WITH CLUSTERS
OF SCATTERED MODERATE/ISOLATED STRONG CONVECTION WITHIN 90 NM
OF THE WAVE BETWEEN 10N-17N. God bless
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- No news is good news
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 03:53:02 -0400
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2013 - 09 - 25th Wed. Petit V/ly, Diego, T&T, W.I.
Peaceful and (Prosperous?) Greetings, People of Paradise,
We'll take it as that, ie. "No news is Good News!."
Thank God ( and Dave and Gert and Stormcarib).
Attached are some spices and 'dasheen' staple as well as sunset scenes, ....
God Bless, and
Give till it hurts. [ref: Mother Theresa]
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- Lots of rain.
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:39:20 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:40am Pleasant Good Morning. Woke up today with overcast skies with lots of rain, lightening and thunder. It seems that there might be part two this afternoon. Hope no one's property will be damaged because the ITCZ is very active. My peas tree was a causality of the high wind. Stay safe. Michael Abouhamad.
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- Latest on the active ITCZ from T and T Met Office
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:47:08 -0400
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Monday September 16, 2013 – 1:30 p.m. TTMET warns of increased rainfall due to an Active ITCZ during next 24-48 hrs The
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has issued a bulletin at
12:00 pm informing that an active ITCZ remains over Trinidad and Tobago
as such partly cloudy to cloudy conditions continue with brief moderate
showers some of which have been heavy and thundery. Numerical
Weather Prediction Models (NWP) forecast the ITCZ to remain over
Trinidad and Tobago for at least the next 24 to 48 hours. Rainfall
activity is forecasted to increase as the afternoon progresses
particularly over Trinidad. Gusty winds and localised street/flash
flooding as well as landslides/landslips are likely in the vicinity of
prolonged rainfall or heavy downpours. Citizens are advised to be
vigilant and cautious as they conduct their activities. The
ODPM, as the lead coordinator of emergency management, has put the
first responder agencies (TT Fire Service, TT Defence Force and the
municipal corporations) on alert so that immediate assistance can be
rendered if any adverse impact occurs. The ODPM is continuously
assessing the risks and monitoring relief efforts in the Diego Martin
region. All citizens should be reminded that if they have been affected
by any inclement weather conditions, to please contact our Customer Care
Centre at 511. Consequently, we continue to underscore the following:- - After heavy rainfall, stay inside until water levels have subsided and it is safe to venture outside.
- Do not walk / drive through flood waters.
- Be cautious when walking /driving along hillsides or landslide prone areas.
Trinidad
and Tobago is NOT currently under any Tropical Storm threat, Watch or
Warning. The TT Meteorological Service is monitoring this weather
condition and will advise the ODPM if there is a drastic change. Have a good day all Katy |
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- Reporting from San Fernando
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- From: Lynn Seucharan <lynn.seucharan at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:48:21 -0400
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- We know, we know nothing, ..?
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:16:24 -0400
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I have no authority.
I don't like responsibility.
BUT: Apparently I am the one to say, it could either finish as an anti-climax, or, be even worse tonight.
Please observe carefully the attached, ....
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- Some showers and gusts but south w
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:06:48 -0400
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Morning all
Despite some heavy showers/slight thunder this morning the south western end of Tobago seems fine - there is no huge pools of standing water and so far I've heard no reports of any flooding. It certainly isn't any where near as bad as Diego Martin area in Trinidad.
Generally sunny but interrupted at times by periods of showers and/or
rain in various locations and the thundershower in a few confined areas.
The evening and night would be cloudy with periods of showers and/or rain continuing overnight.
Gusty winds, street and flash flooding may occur in heavy showers and thundershowers.
SEAS: Slight to Normal
WAVES: Up to 2.0m IN OPEN WATERS, Near calm IN SHLTD AREAS
Tides:
Port of Spain: HIGH: ****; 1:08 pm, LOW: 6:25 am; 6:42 pm
Scarborough: HIGH: ****; 1:03 pm, LOW: 6:29 am; 6:48 pm
Expected Maximum Temperature Today: 33 Degrees Celsius
Enjoy your Sunday all - I am off to play on the water
Katy
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- Please, ..., not again, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 02:32:14 -0400
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2013 - 09 - 13th Fri. 02 : 22 a.m. P/Vly, D'go, T&T, W.I.
What can I say but Pray!
From around 1:00 a.m. (It is now twenty past two and still raining with lightening),
The yard is three-quarter (3/4) flooded with two (02" ins.) ins. of water and over three-quarter (3/4" ins. ) ins. of mud!
The neighbours and western Tobago needs immediate 'damage-control'.
We have communications, water and electricity.
Will write soon, God bless
Ps. Thank God for shovels and spades. While the frog goes: " Knee-Deep, Knee-Deep!"
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- Its The Weekend!!
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 15:20:32 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:15am Good Morning to all. Well its that favorite time of the week for some. Its Saturday Morning. Hope you all are enjoy the little sunshine that we are having now. Because this sunshine will not last the entire day. Later on today we are expecting the normal daytime shower through out Trinidad and Tobago with the isolated thunder shower. So still if you are heading out this weekend its not a bad idea to place a small umbrella in your bag. Even though this hurricane season has been really slow this year its not over yet. Looking at the satellite imagery we see that the African Dust has broken up and there is a tropical wave now coming off the coast of Africa with a 10% chance of becoming a Tropical Cyclone. We should keep our eyes on it as it drifts slowly Westward. You all have a great day today in what ever you all do. :) Regards,
Stephen Abouhamad
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- Preparatory Guidelines, ..., to counteract stress !
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 05:08:24 -0400
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My dear People of Paradise,
I can understand the need ) not to panic ) continue commerce ) not have available info. But ! Can't computer models have fail-safe buttons that allow reality to over-ride the computer models.
Clearly, while not an eye, 'Gabrielle' , Yes , 'Gabrielle' has a center. Further within hours, it will IMPACT ! That, by any under-estimation, is a life or death situation.
So; Let's deal with it, ....
1) Worst-case scenario and work your way up! 2) Get you modules or relief agencies in place with equipment. (Hence the need for reality).
2) (b) Set up reliable communications. 3) Allay fears and provide preventative measures.
This should be done 36 - 48 hours before-hand.
Marketing, Pride or Rivalry has no place in more than one inch (1' in.) of rain and winds over 18 mph. for over 3 mins.
May God bless us, for as my daughter keeps saying "It could be worse."
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- Fwd: Unusual high winds and heavy rainfall from the south
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 23:55:51 -0400
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Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: adesh nanan < adeshcnanan at hotmail.com> Date: September 3, 2013, 11:50:52 PM AST To: gert Subject: Unusual high winds and heavy rainfall from the south
The humidity is high and a cold wind is blowing.The trees are swaying in the wind as thunder could be heard in the distance.A quick glance at the Doppler radar reveals an advancing cloud mass from the south moving to the north east. The village of Cedros would have experienced high winds that may lift roofs off.
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- Feeder Bands and Dry (SAL) Air !!!!!
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 20:03:37 -0400
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Sorry (for the tone), (but I specialize in Emergency Work and Trauma).
1) It is big and started a feeder-system. 2) It has removed the Dry (SAL) Air. 3) Special Graphics shows what's behind.
4) There is heavy moisture on the ground and above.
Caution: "Be wary of The Tail".
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- Tropics Seems A Little Active
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:51:19 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:50am A pleasant good day to everyone that reads StormCarib. It has been a while I have not made a post but I am doing so at the present moment to inform you that some dangerous looking clouds are gathering over Port of Spain. It seems like there will be heavy rain by 2pm this afternoon. Hope everyone will be fine and happy Independence to the people of Trinidad and Tobago. God Bless,
Michael Abouhamad.
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- 36 Hours (more, ....)
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 07:50:53 -0400
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Dear people of paradise,
We in Trinidad and even though I don't live Tobago, Tobago are having some unpredictable and indescribable weather. (Let's call it 21st. Century Blobs).
Eg. Yesterday there was serious flood in Central T'dad and a report of what we call a 'twister'. The rest of T'dad was dry. Last week-end The Great (Power-Boat) Race took place, in lovely weather. As the race finished Diego Martin had street flooding. The week-end before Port of Spain and Tobago (no where else) had heavy, heavy showers.
The reason I said (more, ....) the pundits all say that's touch-down time for the next 'blob'. The east of the blob is the worst so the tail is what to watch.
May god bless us in this unpredictable predilection,
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- Heavy showers
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:23:08 -0400
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Morning all
Looks like an area of disturbed weather caused by the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone over the Windward Islands is still causing some heavy showers and thunderstorms throughout the day here on Tobago. The Met Office says the weather will affect the north and north east of Trinidad and Tobago. Should clear later. There are warnings of gusty winds,street and flash flooding may occur in heavy showers and thundershowers.
Have a good day all and don't forget your umbrellas.
Will update you as and when
Katy
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- Thank God , ..., so far , ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:33:58 -0400
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People of Paradise,
We have a lot to thank God for, ...!
While nobody wants reports that are negative. And I have such reports this week-end. All in all, the performance of Erin, 92L and the-present Tropical Wave is by any definitions benign. We can give thanks to The Almighty by donating to a suitable charity!
I am posting positive pics. (Once again I have otherwise, but will not.)
To complete my post, the estimation of my cadre is that;
Contrary to what we predicted it did not finish today. As a matter of fact the high possibility of it getting worse exists.
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- Rain!
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 15:46:11 -0400
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Good afternoon all - been experiencing some rain in Tobago this morning. There is some standing water on roads. Here's the latest from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service. The T and T Met Service has indicated that
over the past few hours, parts of Trinidad, particularly the southern
and eastern areas have been experiencing cloudy conditions with moderate
to heavy showers and thundershowers. This is due to a surge in moisture
associated with the approach of a tropical wave. Tobago is experiencing
fair to partly cloudy conditions, but is under the same moist unstable
environment. Cloudy to overcast conditions with moderate
to heavy showers and thundershowers will continue over Trinidad during
the next 2-3 hours before becoming settled by late evening. Cloudy
conditions are expected to again increase for both Trinidad and Tobago
by late night as the Tropical Wave passes overnight with moderate to
heavy showers and thundershowers occurring. This will
continue for 12-18 hours before becoming settled by the evening of
August 18th. Gusty winds will accompany moderate and heavy rainfall and
the possibility of landslips/landslides and localized street/flash
flooding may occur in the vicinity of heavy downpours. Noting the amount
of rainfall expected and the forecast for the continuation of this
rainfall activity, rivers of moderate carrying capacity may become
bankfull and possibly overtop. WE WISH TO UNDERSCORE THAT AT THIS TIME TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR WARNING Enjoy your afternoon all Katy |
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- Reprieve starting today, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 02:50:58 -0400
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If you watch what I am posting,
- There is tremendous removal of dry air. - There is rotation. - It is big.
I don't like how this one looks. Saturday night & Sunday event.
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- Rain continues to fall
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 06:51:16 -0400
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Morning all,
Rain continues to fall here in Tobago as the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) continues to pass over Trinidad and Tobago. There is lots of standing water everywhere.
The latest from the T and T Met Office below:
Over the past few hours Trinidad and to a lesser extent Tobago, have
been experiencing periods of rain and showers, some of which have been
moderate to heavy and thundery. This rainfall activity is due to the
presence the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) enhanced by a favourable upper level environment.
Intermittent rain and/or showers, some heavy and/or thundery, is
forecast.
The possibility of localized street and
flash flooding as well as gusty winds is likely in moderate to heavy
showers or thundershowers. Noting the amount of rainfall that has
occurred, and the forecast for the continuation of this rainfall
activity, rivers of moderate carrying capacity can become overwhelmed.
Citizens are advised to be vigilant and cautious as they conduct their
activities and should adopt measures which would preserve life and
property.
WE WISH TO UNDERSCORE THAT AT THIS TIME TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR WARNING.
On a different note - Store Bay Marine Services has relocated. We've moved 200 yards up Pigeon Point Road. Come and see us at our new location - there's always plenty of beer in the fridge!
Have a good day all
Katy
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- Further IMPACT, ...!!!
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 04:45:47 -0400
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En garde T'dad & T'bgo;
Diego Martin where I live the river overflowed yesterday and I predict further Impact today. Though may not necessarily be Diego Martin.
God's speed, ....
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- Two Blobs of the African Coast
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 02:43:59 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 10:45pm Good Night. We need to keep an eye on these two blobs because the High Pressure is beginning to move off. That will make conditions more conducive for Tropical Storms to form at this time. Keep Safe Everyone. :) Michael Abouhamad
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- Strong convection almost Cyclonic (T'dad)
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:35:59 -0400
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(For the next two weeks my posts will not be too tourists - oriented, ....)
Trinidad at least Diego Martin and Port of Spain had two maybe three heavy showers lasting near 20 mins. each of heavy, heavy precipitation. (negligible wind - maps say no bad seas).
Of course, yours truly is stepping out his crease as usual and say 1) it may get worse, as the first wave dealt with the dust and a tropical depression can form anywhere anytime after that. 2) Due to the intensity and based on history what the Trinidad triangle is experiencing now is going to be significant later, .....
For the modules; I would hazard a calculated guess to prepare for damage control, ....
For my part I enjoyed the scarcity of traffic and driving in the rain!
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- Part ??
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 11:43:41 -0400
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The rains are coming to resuscitate our agriculture. (less than 2" ins.) Two days ago there was no dry air where the wave is now. Now there's dust. So after this wave passes with its refreshments, look out and stay tuned, .... It has a 'dust & decoy' atmosphere about it???
I didn't want to say it particularly concerns north of Guadeloupe so I will let [NHC] say it:
...TROPICAL WAVES...
A TROPICAL WAVE AXIS EXTENDS FROM 25N59W TO 09N62W MOVING W-NW
NEAR 15-20 KT. EXCEPT FOR THE NORTHERN PART OF THE WAVE N OF
23N...TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY DEPICT THIS WAVE IS
WITHIN A DRY ENVIRONMENT. METEOSAT-9 SAL TRACKING IMAGERY SHOW
SOME DRY AIR SPREADING OVER THE WAVE ENVIRONMENT WHICH ALONG
WITH STRONG WIND SHEAR IS HINDERING CONVECTION. A CLUSTER OF
MODERATE CONVECTION IS FROM 24N-27N BETWEEN 57W-60W.
God's blessings
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- Summer Sun, Sand and Surf, ..., Forest, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2013 22:48:39 -0400
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2013 - 08 - 03rd. Sat. P/Vly, D'go M'rtn, T'dad & T'bgo, W.I. 22:30 (10:30) p.m.
Pleasant Summer, People of Paradise,
I'm in the middle of my vacation in two years and really feeling like an old man. Some of my old friends wouldn't believe I give trouble to get ready to go to the beach and parks.
Talking 'bout parks, in Trinidad we have a whole peninsula dedicated to all and any type of tourism possible, .... Included and attached are pictures of that nature reserve.
Weather - wise, tomorrow is the perfect day for the beach and cricket. So too, the next three days, ..., will be perfect summer days of vacation.
You know it's funny what a little awareness of ecology can do to create perfect days and nights, ..., with some sort of self-control?
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- Additional Info, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 06:01:37 -0400
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Besides the two(2) pics attached there exists, (but I am not saying), the room for further dip.
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- Dust and Decoys - Impact Pending
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 04:17:22 -0400
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2013 - 07 - 28th Sun. Pt/Vly, D'go/M'rtn, T'dad & T'bgo, WI. 04 : 00 a.m.
Fair weather, Fine Friends, Fear-Weather, (we pray),
I would like to sympathize with the victims of the possible tornado in Puerto Rico. (A (LPS) low-pressure-system can develop anywhere and at any time) This seems to be a case of the Trinidad scenario for two years being more northerly this season. God's Speed!
'Dissipated' TS, TD, TW, 'Dorian' is by the time of writing;
60 W. Longitude and axis-centre 10 N. Latitude !!! that means it dipped un-appreciably.
the span from north-east to south-west is five (05) degrees latitude. This is a guess (to prepare modules): There will be some sort of direct impact. Winds will be for less than five minute intervals 23 mph. gusting to no more than 35 mph.
At localized points of impact rainfall will be no more than 2 1/4 inches.
If it follows the t'dad & t'bgo pattern, storm surge will not be a problem but closed systems of wind circulation within dorian can give roofs a problem.
Always remember, now that the North Pole is a lake, whatever loss you endure, Hurricanes restore 'cold and moisture' to Northern Latitudes.
God Bless and I'm praying for you
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- A Wet Night
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:11:17 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:12pm Welcome to all StormCarib readers. Right now Trinidad is experiencing showers. I believe this rain will last until tomorrow please God. Hope that there will be no flooding or landslides. Please stay safe. Michael Abouhamad.
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- Seems like a season of 'Dust & Decoys'?
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:12:18 -0400
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2013 - 07 - 18th. Thurs. Petit Valley, Diego Martin, T'dad & T'bgo, W.I. 18:55 ( 6:55 ) p.m.
Happy Nelson Mandela (Birth) Day, People of Paradise,
I am wondering why there is a Tropical Wave scare of precipitation then I have stood alone and said the worst has not passed? The real one is behind waiting for the dust to clear! While the first one left the soil wet and people passive.
If you look at 40 - 42 W. Longitude you will see a scenario that happened twice for the season before. And that does not include the times around Florida and the Bahamas. A LPS (low-pressure-system) can develop anywhere, any time. [read: Grenada]
Anyway, this time i'm not alone.
While the research says 72hrs. ATA (time of arrival). The Trinidad Triangle can expect continued showers and heavier night-time thunder showers and then eventually hazardous precipitation in 48hrs. This is just my take for now?
The rest of The Lesser Antilles should be sunny for 72hrs.
God Bless
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- Ideal conditions for Fishing, .... (All types)
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:01:35 -0400
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Good Night, Good Day, Good Everything, People of Paradise,
While we may have more than one heavy shower during the day anytime from now, the weather right now is PERFECT for three things:
Planting crops Fishing & Repairing and Maintaining, (Property, Plants & Equipment)
Good Luck, while throwing out your lines. You could possibly do like the birds. If one does not work out flit about to the next one, ....
God bless you richly
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- Staying Alert
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2013 03:31:54 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:25pm Good night to all the reader of StormCarib :)
Tropical Storm Chantal
- Latest Update Mon, Jul 8, 2013, 11:00 PM EDT
- Category
- Tropical Storm
- Wind Speed
- 50 mph
- Pressure
- 1010 mb
- Latitude
- 12.4° N
- Longitude
- 56.1° W
- Movement
- WNW at 26 mph
Well for everyone here in Trinidad and Tobago it seems that the storm is moving West North West. This means that it is moving away from our islands. But looking at the maps we are expected to get some rain from this system. Please be alert! Showers may be heavy with gusty winds and flash flooding. Right now i am wondering how this system will affect the flights throughout the Caribbean as i work in the airline industry. :( You all have a safe night and be careful on the roads people. Arrive Alive :) Regards,
Stephen Abouhamad
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- T/S Chantel
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 16:14:44 -0400
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Good afternoon
Been monitoring T'S Chantel all day.
At 3pm the T and T Met Office issued the following: Trinidad and Tobago is not under any tropical storm threat, watch or warning.
Tonight: Increading cloudiness towards midnight, with showers and an isolated thunderstorm. Seas may become choppy Tuesday: Cloudy/overcast with showers/isolated thunderstorms. Seas may become choppy
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with light to moderate showers. There is a risk of some showers become heavy or thundery in the afternoon Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy at times apart from brief day time showers. The night will be fine.
Interestingly Windguru is predicting gusts of AT MOST 21Knts on Tuesday night. The wind will be changing direction Monday night into Tuesday from E to SE and then ESE. Wave directions remains the usual NE-ENE. Maximum wave height 2m.
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- Chantal - Initial Impact - 8 - 48 hrs.
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 05:52:49 -0400
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Good Day, Good Everything, People of Paradise,
- TS 'Chantal' has been named well close and past 50 W. Longitude. Be wary, it's not a drill. Weather should be fair for 4 - 8 Hours even in Barbados for non-panic preparation.
- "CALCULATE" A worst - case - scenario !!! Then break-up your 'bucket - brigade' modules into better and better positions and situations.
- Hint: (possible worst-case-scenario) Include slowing up, include as already done, a more southerly transit, include, in reality, the tail will have no SAL dry air and will be venomous.
"Other than that we agree with the following for T&T, just for today." (I give flooding a 65% chance tomorrow with some blown roofs [minimal] ) Right Now Today 77°F FEELS LIKE 81°
90° HIGH
75° LOW
Partly Cloudy - Scattered T-Storms - Scattered Showers
Past 24-hr Precip: N/A
Chance of Rain 30%
Chance of Rain 40%
Wind: Calm
Wind: ESE at 14 mph
Wind: ESE at 7 mph
Humidity: 89%
Humidity: 68%
Humidity: 88%
UV Index: 0 - Low
UV Index: 11 - Extreme
Today:
Scattered showers during the morning, then a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. High around 90F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight
Partly Cloudy Scattered T-Storms Scattered Showers
Tonight:
Partly to mostly cloudy skies with a few showers possible. Low near 75F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Pressure: 29.88 in
Dew Point: 73°
Visibility: 6.2 mi
Sun & Moon
Sunrise: 6:50 am Sunset: 7:33 pm
Moonrise: 7:01 am Moonset: 7:51 pm
Moonphase: New
God bless! To whom much is given, much is asked?
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- Tropical Storm Chantal rapidly develops
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- From: adesh nanan <adeshcnanan at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 00:03:13 -0400
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Despite dry air and wind shear, it is unbelievable that this cloud mass has
been able to organize so quickly and is now a force to be reckoned
with.Although the cone does not include Trinidad and Tobago we have to be alert
for heavy rainfall from this system could trigger severe flooding and landslips
Dr Adesh Nanan
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- 20% Area of Disturbed Weather
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 15:55:07 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 11:00am Good Morning to all the folks on StromCarib. Keeping an eye on the Atlantic. There seems to be a area of disturbed weather that most be monitored. Hope all will be well with the islands from Grenada to Trinidad. Michael Abouhamad
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- Worth keeping an eye on Invest 95L
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 08:45:24 -0400
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Morning all
Currently wating Invest 95L which currently as a 20% chance of becoming a tropical storm in the next 48 hours. If it keeps moving west as it is, it should go below Tobago but most of the models have it tracking clearly to the north of us, with the exception of the CLP5 model which shows it tracking just slightly north of us and tracking through Grenada.
It is still early days but worth keeping an eye on
This morning in Tobago it is a beautful, sunny day although we're expecting a few showers this afternoon.
Have a great weekend
Katy
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- Happy 4th July 1776 - 2013
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 01:23:59 -0400
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It can't get better than it was for the past 4 days, ....
Happy 4th July!
We will love to continue this trend. In 12 - 60 hrs. there is some sort of Impact Pending! But as I said the trend has a 50% chance of continuing as The SAL dry air will destroy the hope of hazardous moisture to almost zero.
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- Diverse Economics, Culture, Conditions & Society
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 02:14:22 -0400
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2013 - 07 - 02nd. Tues. 01 : 50 a.m. T&T, W.I.
Good and Shiny Everything, People of paradise,
In Trinidad, (Tobago is different), not much is made of - Vacation Tourists - and another group called 'yachties'. Except maybe at night-clubs and restaurants and transport.
That is because we have: a) Carnival tourism b) Business tourism c) Holiday tourism d) Sports (and Cultural exchange) tourism e) eco-tourism, .... Tobago as I said is different and is actively considered as Robinson Crusoe Island.
Attached are a few pictures that I don't normally post of vacationing - in - t'dad.
Note: I agree with Haiti that what was Part X for the Lesser Antilles was Part XI for them. I noticed it before when I wrote about Belize.
Recall: Jeff Masters repeats that systems now are less wind-threatening and don't necessarily follow a tight cyclonic pattern. Storm surge and excessive rainfall and overflowing rivers are the new problem from the new widely-scattered systems.
Next one is a little over 72 hrs. away. Enjoy life blissfully in the meantime, ....
God bless
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- Wild Weather
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:15:51 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 8:15pm 28/06/13 Well at the present moment its raining cats and dogs in all areas of Trinidad and Tobago. It seems that it will be a very cold night where the frogs will be chirping away. Hope all pilots flying aircrafts into Trinidad will reach home base safely. Take care and God bless. Michael Abouhamad.
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- Rain!
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:51:52 -0400
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Latest information bulletin from the T and T Met Office is indicating that both islands can expect some rain over the next 6-8 hours. This is due to a passage of a Tropical Wave. See attached photo for more information.
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- Wet and Cold Day
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:13:18 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 10:15am Pleasant Good morning to all StormCarib readers. Woke up this morning to the sound of rain beating on the roof, after it was hot and sunny yesterday. It was a cool change of weather conditions. Will continue to monitor conditions for the balance of the day. Michael Abouhamad
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- Confirmation Pics - Remain Tranquil & Peaceful
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 02:36:04 -0400
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2013 - 06 - 25th Tues. 02:30 a.m.
Good Night, Good Day, Good Everything, People of Paradise,
While so far we can thank Saharan Dust Layer that Part VIII is scantily organised, my point in the previous post is that its path seems to be more direct and spot on.
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- Back to back - Part VII & VIII - 36 - 96 hrs.
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:33:58 -0400
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2013 - 06 - 22nd Sat. 19:15 (7:15) p.m.
Thank God! We have been lucky this far.
Today did some heavy drainage work issues, learnt from lessons of the last deluge, last year. Heading to a night spot and try to get tropically romantic under the full-moon. However all the while I was accompanied by a black not grey cloud. Then what do you know, it drizzled. It hasn't rained for over 36 hrs. Longer than that in some places. The point: No Full- Moon! (honeymoon or any type of moon :)
IF YOU haven't started on a daily business to PREPARE, ..... Then Part VIII will teach you some home-work tips.
Part VII (early tomorrow morning starting), will leave enough moisture to make a drizzle directly afterwards life-threatening. And that's what Part VIII will do (and it already has a little spin), coming right after!!!
But why write negatively to seasoned campaigners like us.
Because 'My' projected path is not like the first six. But direct! (Lesser Antilles). Last minute preparation is called panic? It has to be done on a daily basis, .....
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- Part VI - less than 36 hrs. (But weaker than Part V)
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:40:50 -0400
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2013 - 06 - 17th. Mon. 22 : 00 (10 : 00) p.m. D'go, T& T, W.I.
People of Paradise,
We agree with [ref: NHC] as follows:
...TROPICAL WAVES...
TROPICAL WAVE EXTENDS FROM 11N59W TO 6N60W MOVING WNW NEAR 15 KT. THE WAVE REMAINS LOW-AMPLITUDE AND HAS LARGELY BEEN EMBEDDED WITHIN THE ITCZ TRACKING WESTWARD DURING THE PAST FEW DAYS. TOTAL PRECIPITABLE WATER IMAGERY INDICATES THE WAVE IS WITHIN AN AREA OF ENHANCED MOISTURE THAT SPREADS EASTWARD NEAR THE ITCZ REGION DUE TO FLOW AROUND THE BASE OF AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH. SCATTERED MODERATE/STRONG CONVECTION IS INLAND FROM 5N-9N BETWEEN 60W-65W.
SCATTERED MODERATE/ISOLATED STRONG CONVECTION IS EAST OF THE WAVE FROM 9N-12N BETWEEN 47W-59W. IT IS ANTICIPATED THE WAVE WILL TRACK W-NW OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS TOWARDS THE SE CARIBBEAN SEA AND ABC ISLANDS.
The photo attached says midnight but it's really 8:00 p.m. T&T time.
To whom much is given, much is asked, so; Pray, Plan, Prepare and Procure
On a daily basis as 2nd Nature, God Bless Attachment:
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- Nice Weather On Father's Day
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:11:11 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 16/6/13 5:10 pm Good Afternoon to all members of StormCarib. Well here in Trinidad we had great weather conditions. This morning here in San Juan we had a little shower to start off the day before 6am. This to me was a little blessing in store for father's day. Other than that little shower we had wonderful conditions. Sunny weather for everyone to be out doors or just to stay home to relax on this Sunday. Hope all you fathers take advantage of this weather. Looking at tonight's weather we see Trinidad and most of the Caribbean will be under settle conditions with a slim chance of a night time shower. :) Happy Father's Day to all. ^_^ Stephen Abouhamad
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- Overcast Skies
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:13:00 +0000
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Date: 14/6/13 Trinidad and Tobago 10:10 am Pleasant Good morning from the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. It has been raining since yesterday with heavy showers and gusty winds and a little flash flooding. Presently visibility is poor. Roads have been found to be very wet so please drive carefully so you can reach your destination safely. |
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- Part V - One to watch, ..., and not finished !!!!
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:24:52 -0400
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I don't like Part V. There are too many conflicting reports, witnesses and verification.
It is my duty to say, " It is not over !!!! "
God bless |
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- Rain!
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:42:47 -0400
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Latest from the T and T Met Office
Mostly cloudy with
intermittent showers and or rain. Some of these showers can be heavy and
thundery. Conditions should become settled tonight.
Gusty winds, street and flash flooding may occur in heavy showers and thundershowers.
SEAS: Moderate
WAVES: 2.0 to 2.5m IN OPEN WATERS Less than 1.0m IN SHLTD AREAS
All persons with marine interests are advised to exercise caution.
Certainly raining down in Crown Point and by look at the satelite image - will be in all day! Have a good day all and stay dry
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- On-and-off rain in San Fernando
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- From: Christine Westmaas <chrisalis1003 at yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:01:21 +0100 (BST)
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Here in San Fernando, the bright and sunny start to our day was just a teaser - it has rained, sometimes very heavily - all through the day, with dull, dry patches between the showers. We have just had a brief shower but I suspect that there is a lot of rain in store for us tonight. The satellite picture seems to bear me out on that. Oddly enough, the north east (Toco) has not experienced this type of weather today at all. It has been dry and sunny and lots of people were at the beaches along that coastline today. I am told that Balandra was particularly lovely for swimming this afternoon. |
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- Part IV at 40 W. Lontitude
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 04:28:58 -0400
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Hi folks,
I really was hoping not to count this year. However, seeing our fellow-storm-chasers killed by a tornado in USA. one has to keep the candle burning. Lord have pity on us!
Part IV is at a really very delicate stage at 40 W. It is delicate for a lot of reasons. Then after the actual Part IV, it is the signal of what the others will do? Seeing that it falls Saturday night maybe even Friday afternoon, we will give our take;
Winds 25 - 35 mph (but highly localised and scattered). Definite street flooding. 3 - 7 ft. Swells. To whom much is given, much is asked? God bless |
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- Tropical wave hits Tobago and Trinidad
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:18:31 -0400
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Information Bulletin from the T and T Met Office being issued at this time.....
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSHOWERS OVER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO FOR THE NEXT 4 - 6 HOURS
Rainfall activity over Trinidad and particularly Tobago, associated
with the passage of a Tropical Wave, is expected to sharpened over the
next 4 - 6 hours in the form of moderate, and at times heavy, showers
and thundershowers.
Given recent rainfall events and the small
time frames between events, moderate and possibly severe episodes of
street/flash flooding as well as landslips/landslides are highly likely
especially along the hills of the Northern Range, Trinidad and the Main
Ridge of Tobago. Rivers of moderate carrying capacities may become
inundated.
Rainfall accumulations of between 25 - 40
millimeters and gusty winds in excess of 45 km/hr are possible from this
anticipated event.
Citizens are advised to be vigilant and cautious as they conduct their activities.
WE WISH TO UNDERSCORE THAT AT THIS TIME TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR WARNING.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services is closely monitoring
this weather situation and will issue another bulletin if the situation
warrants.
Have a good afternoon all Katy |
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- A Little Blob
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 05:35:31 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 1:35am Good Morning to all StormCarib readers. A little blob is approaching Trinidad and Tobago with heavy showers and gusty winds along with little flash flooding. Hope everyone is safe and well. Current conditions have settled for the time being. Still overcast. A few hours ago we had strong and heavy rain. Michael Abouhamad
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- Latest Information Bulletin from the T&T Met Office
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 08:19:34 -0400
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Information Bulletin Being Issued at this time......
CONTINUED RAINFALL OVER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Over the past two days, both Trinidad and Tobago have been experiencing
periods of rain and showers, some of which have been moderate to heavy
and at times thundery. This rainfall activity is due to the presence of a
low-level trough and favorable upper-level winds.
Intermittent rain and showers, some heavy and thundery, are forecast to continue for the remainder of the day.
Over the last 24 - 36 hours stations at Piarco and Crown-Point have
each recorded in excess of 30mm of rain. Noting this amount of rainfall,
and additional accumulations of 15 - 20mm forecasted for today, there
is a high possibility that major rivers could become inundated.
Moderate, and possibly severe, cases of street and flash flooding as
well as landslides/landslips are likely in the vicinity of prolonged
rainfall or heavy downpours. Gusty winds in excess of 45 km/hr at times
are also likely.
Citizens are advised to be vigilant and cautious as they conduct their activities.
WE WISH TO UNDERSCORE THAT AT THIS TIME TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IS NOT UNDER ANY TROPICAL STORM THREAT, WATCH OR WARNING.
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service is closely monitoring
this weather situation and will issue another bulletin if the situation
warrants.
Have a good day all! Katy |
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- Non-Hazardous Suspense
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 19:38:24 -0400
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Solemn Memorial Day to All Veterans and Service-Men"You gave your all!" God go with you, .... Unless the 'acknowledged' system exiting the African coast does not feed up on all the moisture preceding it. One can guesstimate that there is a 40% favorable to 60% unfavorable chance that at least T'dad & T'bgo will have as much as 4 more days of overcast moisture.
BROAD SURFACE ANTICYCLONIC WIND FLOW IS TO THE NORTH
OF 10N BETWEEN AFRICA AND 60W. [ref: NHC]
Seas (Heat and pressure)are also starting to do their thing, ....
PLEASE READ THE HIGH SEAS FORECAST...MIAHSFAT2...
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE 20 KNOTS OR LESS WINDS AND
9 FOOT SEA HEIGHTS IN THE AREA THAT IS BOUNDED BY
18N60W 10N60W 10N51W 18N60W. THE 48-HOUR FORECAST
INDICATES 20 KNOT WINDS OR LESS AND SEA HEIGHTS REACHING
8 FEET FROM 8N TO 12N BETWEEN 43W AND 53W. So far all we have are occasional heavy showers, once in a blue moon 25 mph. gusts, and after-effect standing water. The problem is just now that may be whole day, everyday.
May their souls rest in Peace
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- Squally day....
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 08:20:42 -0400
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Morning All,
Looks like its going to be another day of umbrellas and kagools. Since early this morning its been squally, with showers and gusts. The ODPMTT is forecasting that street and flash flooding may occur in heavy showers and thunder showers. We've got some standing water outside the shop but not much and it is draining away.
There's no swell. Wind Guru is forecasting gusts of up to 22knt today, direction E to ESE. Wave directions remains a steady ENE and up to two meters in height.
Have a good day all - off to make a cup of tea!
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- Heavy Rain
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 14:16:25 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 10:15am Trinidad and Tobago is experiencing this moment heavy rainfall with gusty winds. Its very dark and overcast. I hope everyone has their umbrellas in hand for today. These showers started at 6am and they have continued till now. Falling in heavy breaks at a time. Looks like its going to be a wet day. Micheal Abouhamad
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- 2nd Major Impact -
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 03:27:30 -0400
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Well Folks,
We don't know what got lost in the wire? But from quarter to seven yesterday, Saturday morning, we had occasional heavy rain generally.
That was before what was described as a tropical wave earlier reached our southern shores (instant). For some reason it's no longer described as a tropical wave, There are hardly any satellite or hard evidence to corroborate.
Nobody, we mean nobody is aware that the blob has reached. God bless |
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- San Fernando showers
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- From: Christine Westmaas <chrisalis1003 at yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 22:33:36 +0100 (BST)
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- A little blob
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:13 +0000
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22/05/13 Trinidad and Tobago 12:50pm A Pleasant Good Afternoon to all readers on StormCarib. Reporting from Trinidad. Way out in the Atlantic ocean to the East of Trinidad there is a little blob with a weak low pressure with a 1011 mb low. This low pressure should be upon the windward islands by Friday. Just something to keep a close eye on during the next few days. Today's weather is hot and sunny. Michael Abouhamad
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- First Tropical Wave
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:41 +0000
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Trinidad and Tobago 7:50pm Hi Good Night, Today was a very wet day in Trinidad. It shows that the hurricane season is here upon us once again with the first tropical wave. We had cloudy conditions through out the entire day with the isolated shower. Looking at the forecast for the next few days we see another tropical wave is fast approaching. Trust that everyone is safe and sound and ready to enjoy this cool night. ^_^ Michael Abouhamad
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- Rainy Season has arrived!
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:56 -0400
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Official Statement from the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Office: 2013 Rainy Season is here
The
arrival of the first rain-producing Tropical Wave for 2013 last night
(Sunday, 19 May, 2013) heralds the beginning of the 2013 rainy season.
Given our weather-related history it has occurred just on time. This
signals for Trinidad and Tobago a consistent intervention of Tropical
Waves and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) into our weather
over the next seven (7) months. In essence, expect to see more episodes
of rain in the coming months than the daily bouts of sunshine we have
been experiencing.
Preliminary analysis indicates this
year's rainy season should be very productive - more so than is usual.
Over the years, the months of June, July and August have been coincident
with the period our country has received the most amount of rainfall
with July in particular standing above the others. There is no reason to
believe that the 2013 rainy season will play out otherwise. At
present, the quick succession of Tropical Waves is not firmly
established. So, there may be a reprieve following the passage of this
wave. The stay, however, will be short-lived especially with the
expected start of the Tropical Atlantic Hurricane Season on 01 June,
2013. This year the season is forecast to be a very active one with the
formation of 18 named Storms, 9 Hurricanes and 4 Major Hurricanes
(Categories 3 and above). Historically, the averages for named Storms,
Hurricanes and Major Hurricanes are 12, 7 and 2 respectively. Therefore, the overall picture weather-wise calls for a prepared public. The
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service will continue to do its part
in terms of early warning. In this regard, pay attention to the daily
weather forecasts and updates. These are released 6:00am, 10:00am,
3:00pm and 6:00pm. Each forecast updates the previous. For cases of expected moderate to severe weather impacts, Information or Severe Weather Bulletins will be released accordingly. Riverine
Flood Bulletins will be issued whenever river levels, given current and
expected rainfall, threaten to defeat maximum carrying capacities. Finally,
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watch/Warnings will be issued whenever the
effects of these systems are expected to be felt by this country in
36/48 hours. Enjoy your day all Katy |
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- Light Rainfall To End A Humid Day
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 02:25:30 +0000
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May 19th 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Good night to all the readers of StormCarib. Hope everyone had a good weekend. Well its 10:25pm here in Trinidad and I am hearing light rain falling outside. Seems like its gonna be a cool night tonight. Sleep well everyone. Stephen Abouhamad.
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- First Post!
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- From: Stephen Abouhamad <stephen_abouhamad at hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 14:33:53 +0000
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19th May 2013 Trinidad and Tobago 10:35am Pleasant Good Morning to all readers on StormCarib. Hot sunny conditions at present in Trinidad. :) Hope everyone is making preparations for the hurricane season which starts on the first of June. Please make sure that you all have you necessary hurricane supplies. Good bye till me next post. Michael.
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- Impact 16 - 24 hrs
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 05:04:37 -0400
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2013 - 05 - 17th. Fri.
T'dad & T'bgo, W.I. People of Paradise, What seems to be the first potential to become a depression after exiting the Caribbean Basin, should affect the islands south of St. Lucia as early as this morning. Definitely in 16 - 24 hrs. some hazardous weather that has the potential to last 3 days will impact the Lesser Antilles.
One can note that the word 'Hazard' or 'Hazardous', does not affect you if, even after impact, you don't allow 'it' to affect you! One can do this by praying, planning, preparing and procuring the necessities for survival. An on-going recurrence, even on a normal day (without paranoia).
By the way, this leads me to offer that mangoes are the 'best' colon cleansers and that fruit salad with mangoes will help even a chocolate lover lose weight. (tee hee).(And talk about clear skin!!).
A little birdie tells me we'll all be writing again soon, ....
God Bless
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- Delivered, as promised!
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 May 2013 03:14:02 -0400
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2013 - 05 - 08th. Wed.
Petit Val'y, D'go Martin, T'dad & T'bgo, W.I. Happy Mother's Day (in advance), People of Paradise,
We would like to thank, Almighty God, that when the first system to pull north of the equator and the ITCZ skirted the north coast of South America, all T'dad & T'bgo had were isolated drizzles. Overcast and even white-out but Localized drizzles.
The rest, after breaking wind-shear off Colombia is out of our purview. But we will add three comments. Our closeness to Belize and its concerns can be under-played as Trinidadians (at UWI / Cricket / Sports / Dialect and Accent / Closeness to Spanish-speaking neighbours / etc.) Not to mention those in oil and industrial-training.
Sympathy to our Dutch neighbours who experienced a violent loss. Wind-shear has ramped up. Early or not it is very welcome. T'dad & T'bgo will do well to observe the next system two to three days away. As it is more south than the first one.
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- The Cycle
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 06:05:47 -0400
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Friday 03rd. May 2013
Petit Valley, Diego Martin, T'dad & T'bgo, W.I. Good Day, Good Night, Good everything, People of Paradise,
The Poui and Flambouyant have spread their leaves and flowers and seed in the far and wide buttress pattern along the soils with its first sprinkling of rain. Hard to the touch but softened enough to allow immersion, decay and growth, this Earth will provide Food for the bird and beast, friend and foe, victor and vanquished. Pest and Predator will vie for the crown, which this inert earth will timelessly witness.
 But back to the tropical conditions right now, .... We can expect rain soon. More north this time than last time. And sad to say for those not prepared, there seems to be a 35 % chance the first Tropical Wave to reach the entire Caribbean will be here in 07 days.
God bless |
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- Latest from the T and T Met Office
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- From: Katy Young <katy at sbms.co.tt>
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:45:48 -0400
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Long cloudy spells or overcast conditions will be accompanied by periods of light to moderate rain/showers.
There is the likelihood of a thundershower and/or heavier
showers occurring during the day.
ALL SEA CRAFT OPERATORS AND MARINE INTEREST SHOULD
STILL EXERCISE CAUTION AS SWELL PERIODS CONTINUE
TO BE LONGER THAN NORMAL.
Gusty winds,street and flash flooding may occur in heavy showers and thundershowers.
SEAS: Normal to Moderate
WAVES: 2.0 to 2.5m IN OPEN WATERS Less than 1.0m IN SHLTD AREASHave a good day all
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- Sustained Showers and Intensifying, ....
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- From: Ian Martin Borde <readkrox51 at gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:26:55 -0400
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We had rain everyday for the last three (03) days up to yesterday! (When the Diego Martin river rose at least on one occasion.)
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