Today’s Weather: Cloudy, Breezy, Occasional Showers; 30°C Max

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According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), today (Wednesday 29th January, 2025) will be partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy at times, with occasional showers and periods of rain. There is the low chance of heavy showers and/or isolated thunderstorms. Settled conditions should persist overnight despite a few showers.

The Met Office notes that winds can become gusty in showers. Street flooding can occur in areas under heavy showers/thunderstorms.

The forecast maximum temperature today will be 30°C at both Piarco in Trinidad and Crown Point in Tobago. 

Seas are moderate with waves up to 2.5m in open waters and 1m to 1.5m and occasionally choppy in sheltered areas.

Please continue to pay attention to the latest forecasts, alerts, and information issued by the TTMS.

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