Weather

A weak tropical wave approaching the Lesser Antilles is expected to bring brief showers to Saint Lucia, with no severe weather or advisories anticipated.

Forecasters expect Bertha to move toward the northern Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and a heightened flood risk, while Caribbean weather officials continue monitoring regional conditions.

The TTMS warned that additional rainfall over already saturated ground could cause streams to overflow, leading to localized flooding, ponding in low-lying areas and possible landslips across parts of Trinidad.

The tropical wave is expected to bring periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique from late Monday into Tuesday, increasing the risk of localized flooding.

Saharan dust is gradually clearing across Trinidad and Tobago, improving air quality, but authorities are urging beachgoers to remain cautious as rough seas and dangerous rip currents continue.

A dense Saharan dust plume is reducing air quality across Saint Lucia, with health officials urging people with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activities as hazy, breezy weather continues.

Lightning activity caused two transmission circuits to trip on Tuesday night, leading to a temporary voltage dip across Trinidad and Tobago, but electricity supply remained uninterrupted.

Forecasters say incoming tropical waves and equatorial moisture will bring intermittent rain and thunderstorms across Trinidad and Tobago in the coming weeks, with no severe weather threat anticipated.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said shelters are ready and agencies mobilised, but stresses that households must take responsibility for their own hurricane preparedness.

Forecasters say a series of tropical waves could bring widespread showers, thunderstorms and periods of heavy rainfall across parts of the Caribbean this week.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit called on residents to review emergency plans and stay alert, citing recent flooding and landslides as a reminder of the importance of hurricane preparedness.

Forecasters warned that gusts exceeding 55 km/h could affect eastern and elevated areas of Trinidad and Tobago as breezy conditions, Saharan dust and isolated heavy showers continue.

A tropical wave is moving through the Caribbean but poses no immediate threat to Dominica. The Met Department will provide updates as needed.

The Ministry of Education confirmed that access to several schools is blocked by flooding and landslides, prompting closures across eastern and northeastern districts.

Belize is experiencing chilly mornings in early February 2026, as an Arctic Blast sweeps through Central America, bringing cooler temperatures and brisk winds.

Heavy rains could lead to flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, according to the Met Service.

Senator Morris Dixon announced that small in-Ministry recognition activities would be allowed, but rental of external venues for Christmas parties is prohibited.

Leptospirosis is a very common disease that often spreads following hurricanes or natural calamities which cause flooding across.

Preliminary assessments show that Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage to Jamaica’s economy, with 41% of the destruction affecting residential buildings, 33% impacting infrastructure, and 21% related to non-residential buildings.

The Met Department reports that moderate showers and periods of rain have been affecting the island since Wednesday, with the wet weather expected to intensify and potentially cause major flooding in several areas.