Trinidad and Tobago’s weather: Saharan dust surge from today

Here’s a look at today’s weather forecast courtesy the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service:

For the period today until Midnight:

Trinidad, Tobago & the Rem. of the Lesser Antilles

Sunny, hazy and windy conditions are expected despite occasional cloudy patches with a 40% (medium) chance of a few brisk showers. Tonight will be mostly clear and cool.

There is a moderate concentration of Saharan dust in the atmosphere. Persons who are susceptible to such should take the necessary precautions.

Earlier this week, the Met Office advised the public about a surge of Saharan dust expected from Saturday with sensitive people beginning to feel discomfort from Friday. 

It said the dust event is likely to be a lengthy one and will possibly persist beyond May 9.

Temperature

Trinidad: 32’C

Tobago: 31’C

Seas

Seas are moderate with waves from 1.5 metres to two metres in open waters and below one metre in sheltered areas.

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise: 5.46

Sunset: 6.17

Tides

Trinidad

High tide: 11.28 am, ****

Low tide: 5.14 am, 5.57 pm

Tobago

High tide:11.29 am, ****

Low tide: 5.21 am, 6.06 pm