Agro-Meteorological Forecast for the Second Dekad (11th - 20th) of February, 2019
ISSUED AT: 01:53 PM
Date: Monday 11th of February 2019
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Summary:
The forecast for the second ten days of February indicates low rainfall amounts are likely to continue with less than average rainfall expected, as dry and hot weather is set to dominate. Scanty to moderate showers are expected on the 12th, 16th, 17th and 20th in Trinidad and on the 12th, 13th, 16th and 17th in Tobago. Ten-day rainfall totals are not expected to exceed 10.0 mm. Temperatures are expected to remain warmer than average with maximum temperatures likely to peak near 32.0⁰ C in Trinidad and near 31.0⁰ C in Tobago. Farmers should expect an increase in heat and water stress in newly planted, germinating and developing plants. Given the anticipated hot and dry conditions, farmers should protect crop root areas by mulching after wetting, and provide shade for livestock, where necessary.
Agro-Meteorological Forecast for the Second Dekad (11th - 20th) of February, 2019
ISSUED AT: 01:53 PM
Date: Monday 11th of February 2019
Definition Guide:
| Term | Amount of Rain | Type of day |
| Scanty Rainfall | Less than 1 mm | Relatively dry day |
| Moderate Rainfall | 1-10 mm | Relatively wet day |
| Heavy Rainfall | 10-50 mm | Wet day |
| Very Heavy Rainfall | Greater than 50 mm | Excessively wet day |
Trinidad Rainfall Forecast for the Second Ten Days of February (11th -20th) 2019
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Eastern and North-Eastern areas Moderate chance (80 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 1.0 mm. South-Eastern areas Moderate chance (80 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 0.8 mm. Southern areas Moderate chance (80%) of mean daily rainfall up to 0.5 mm. Central, West-Central and inland areas Moderate to chance (80 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 0.8 mm. South-Western areas Moderate chance (80 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 0.3 mm. Northern, North-Western areas Moderate chance (80%) of mean daily rainfall up to 0.5 mm. |
Figure 1. Rainfall Map of Trinidad showing expected mean rainfall totals for districts across Trinidad during the second 10-days of February 2019.
Tobago Rainfall Forecast for the Second Ten Days of February (11th - 20th) 2019
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North-Eastern areas Moderate chance (80 %) of mean daily rainfall of up to 0.8 mm. South-Western areas Moderate chance (80%) of mean daily rainfall up to 0.8 mm. |
Figure 2. Rainfall Map of Tobago showing expected mean rainfall totals for districts across Tobago during the second 10-days of February 2019.
Temperatures
Trinidad: Temperature Forecasts for the Second Ten Days of February (11th -20th) 2019
High chance (80 % chance) of warmer than average daily mean temperatures (warmer than 26.3 °C).
High chance (80 % chance) for day-time maximum temperatures near 32.0 °C.
High chance (80% chance) for night-time minimum temperature below 23.0°C.
Tobago: Temperature Forecasts for the Second Ten Days of February (11th -20th) 2019
High chance (75 % chance) of warmer than average daily mean temperatures (warmer than 26.0 °C).
High chance (80 % chance) for day-time maximum temperatures near 31.0 °C.
High chance (80% chance) for night-time minimum temperature below 23.5°C.
Summary
The forecast for the second ten days of February indicates low rainfall amounts are likely to continue with less than average rainfall expected, as dry and hot weather is set to dominate. Scanty to moderate showers are expected on the 12th, 16th, 17th and 20th in Trinidad and on the 12th, 13th, 16th and 17th in Tobago. Ten-day rainfall totals are not expected to exceed 10.0 mm. Temperatures are expected to remain warmer than average with maximum temperatures likely to peak near 32.0°C in Trinidad and near 31.0°C in Tobago. Farmers should expect an increase in heat and water stress in newly planted, germinating and developing plants. Given the anticipated hot and dry conditions, farmers should protect crop root areas by mulching after wetting, and provide shade for livestock, where necessary.