Residents prepare for possible storm

Schools and offices in Trinidad and Tobago are shutting their doors early today as residents expecting a possible storm.

While no official storm bulletin has yet been issued by the Meteorological Office, it has warned that a severe weather pattern is approaching the islands which will bring gusty winds, heavy downpours and flashflooding. It says the pattern can turn into a full-blown storm before hitting land.

The Ministry of Education ordered all schools to be closed at 1pm today while some businesses have already sent workers home.