Weather

Residents are urged to stay hydrated and indoors as heat indices soar into the triple digits, with thunderstorms possible across the northern islands.

Located just 8 kilometers off Grenada, the Kick-’em-Jennay submarine volcano poses the greatest threat to the island following its recent surge of seismic activity.

The Trinidad and Tobago Weather Centre has issued a weather report, revealing that a disturbance is currently forming in the Caribbean Sea.

Tropical Storm Fernand, the sixth of the season, has weakened and is currently positioned in the central Atlantic Ocean.

As per the met department, it will continue moving over the open waters of the Atlantic and is expected to become post-tropical by midweek.

While no casualties or injuries have been reported from the 420 lightning strikes in Trinidad, authorities are cautioning residents about the possibility of severe weather and potential damage.

The meteorological department warns of possible showers and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system and a high trough near the northern Leeward Islands.

There are high chances of development of the strong tropical wave which would affect the region as it is likely to convert into tropical depression.

This tropical disturbance will be named as Tropical Wave Fernand, if it strenghthens to a tropical depression.

After five days, St Kitts and Nevis has recorded the arrival of the flights such as British Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Sunrise Airways have landed at the airport.

Heavy rainfall has severely disrupted traffic, creating chaos across Trinidad and Tobago.

Hurricane Erin’s centre was located near 26.1°N latitude and 72.5°W longitude.

An alert has been issued for the Bahamas as the Category 4 hurricane moves east of its southern side.

NHC has stated in a recent social media statement that Category 5 Hurricane Erin is expected to grow even bigger in size as it moves from the Northern Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Erin is predicted to become the first named hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, as it moves quickly towards west.

Storm Dexter is moving east-northeast at 12 mph and is expected to become post-tropical by midweek as it drifts farther out to sea.

The Met Department said the tropical wave may bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Grenada.

The tropical disturbance is expected to reach Barbados first as it enters the Caribbean.

There is a slight chance of development later this weekend and early next week as the tropical disturbance moves ahead.

As stated by NEMA, Hurricane Sophia which is the first predicted hurricane of 2025 hurricane season is expected to strenghthen to Category 5 later today.