Weather

Trinidad is expected to face Drought Watch conditions in September, while Tobago could reach Drought Warning levels in October as drier conditions continue.

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is warning of possible flooding, heavy rainfall and gusty winds as a tropical wave moves closer to the Lesser Antilles this weekend.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Meteorological Service is monitoring two tropical waves in the Eastern Atlantic that could develop as they move westward towards the Caribbean, with no immediate threat to land.

The annual Perseid meteor shower lit up skies across Antigua and Barbuda overnight on August 12-13, with the dark new-moon sky providing favourable conditions for viewing.

The National Hurricane Center has raised the system’s seven-day development chance to 70% as the low-pressure area moves westward across the central Atlantic.

268Weather now forecasts 12 named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes for 2026, citing the development of a strong El Niño pattern as a key factor.

The Meteorological Service forecasts above-average temperatures across both islands from August to October, while Tobago is expected to receive below-normal rainfall that could affect water supplies and agriculture.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service forecasts wetter conditions on August 2 and from August 6 to 9, with eastern and southern regions expected to receive the highest daily rainfall during the first half of August.

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.