Tobago has been placed under a Red Level Hurricane Warning by the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service, while Trinidad has been escalated to a Tropical Storm Watch Orange Level.
According to the TTMS, “A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Tobago. This means there is a higher potential for hurricane conditions, including sustained winds in excess of 118 km/h, within the warning area, in this case within the next 12 hours.”
The release stated that “as of 5 pm today, Hurricane Beryl was located approximately 450km east-southeast of Tobago, moving westward near 33 km/h. Tobago can expect a gradual deterioration in conditions beginning with periods of showers and gusty winds in excess of 70km/h from early evening today.”
As the hurricane approaches the southern Windwards, the TTMS warned that there is a high chance (80%) of hurricane-force winds impacting Tobago from early Monday morning.
For Trinidad which is under a Tropical Storm Watch- Orange Level, there is still a medium chance of sustained tropical storm force winds affecting Trinidad, particularly in the northern and eastern areas, from early morning on Monday, 1st July.
The TTMS warned that “wind gusts, exceeding 55 km/h, may be experienced ahead of Beryl from this evening. Heavier rainfall and thunderstorm activity are anticipated near midnight. The next update will be issued at 8 pm or earlier if necessary.”