Agro-Meteorological Forecast for the Second Dekad (11th - 20th) of August, 2019
ISSUED AT: 02:19 PM
Date: Friday 9th of August 2019
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Summary:
The forecast for the second ten days of August (11th – 20th) 2019 favours mixed conditions alternating between dry and wet days with very hot temperatures, especially on dry days. There is a very good chance for beneficial rainfall for agriculture on most days with the first five days of the period likely to produce most of the rainfall over the period. Ten-day rainfall totals have a 72% chance of exceeding 60.0 mm in most areas with wettest areas likely to be in north and eastern areas of Trinidad and northeast Tobago where totals can range between 70-90 mm. These conditions are likely to be accompanied by maximum temperatures that are set to peak near 33.5⁰C in Trinidad and near 33.0⁰C in Tobago. Farmers should watch out for rapid development of certain pests and diseases due to the mixture of wet and humid conditions.
Agro-Meteorological Forecast for the Second Dekad (11th - 20th) of August, 2019
ISSUED AT: 02:19 PM
Date: Friday 9th of August 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 August (11th – 20th) 2019
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Eastern & Northeastern areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 9.0 mm. Northern & Northwestern areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 8.0 mm. Southeastern & Southern areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 8.0 mm. Southwestern areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 7.0 mm. Central & West-Central areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 8.0 mm. |
Figure 1. Rainfall Map of Trinidad showing expected mean rainfall totals for districts across Trinidad during the second ten days of August 2019.
Tobago Rainfall Forecast for the Second Ten Days of August ( 11th – 20th) 2019
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Northeastern areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 7.0 mm. Southwestern areas High chance (72 %) of mean daily rainfall up to 6.0 mm. |
Figure 2. Rainfall Map of Tobago showing expected mean rainfall totals for districts across Tobago during the second ten days of August 2019.
Temperatures
Trinidad’s: Temperature Forecasts for the Second Ten Days of August (11th – 20th ) 2019
Moderate chance (70 % chance) of warmer than average daily mean temperatures (warmer than 26.3 °C).
High chance (85 % chance) for day-time maximum temperatures to exceed 32.5oC and peak near 33.5°C.
High chance (85% chance) for night-time minimum temperatures to remain above 24.0°C.
Tobago’s: Temperature Forecasts for the Second Ten Days of August (11th - 20th) 2019
High chance (80 % chance) of warmer than average daily mean temperatures (warmer than 26.0°C).
High chance (80 % chance) for daily maximum temperatures to exceed 32.0oC and peak 32.5°C.
High chance (80% chance) for night-time minimum temperatures to remain above 25.0°C.