Unstable weather conditions to affect Guyana over next 6 days – Hydromet Office

The Hydrometeorological Service on Monday reported that unstable weather conditions are expected to affect Guyana over the next six days, resulting in widespread rainfall with the potential for flooding and in some cases, exacerbating existing flooding, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas.

The Hydrometeorological Office, in a release, stated that the current weather conditions are being influenced by strong low-level convergence, supported by moisture transport from the trade winds.
“This is further enhanced by upper-level divergence, creating a highly unstable atmospheric environment.” It added that these combined factors are contributing to increased cloudiness, frequent showers, periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, and isolated to scattered thunderstorms. It reiterated that these unsettled conditions are expected to persist throughout the week, as forecast models indicate that the current atmospheric pattern will remain in place.
As a result, the public is being advised of widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, particularly during the morning into early afternoon periods, reduced visibility during intense showers, and potential impacts.
Those along flood-prone and low-lying areas are most likely to be affected, coupled with water accumulation on roadways that leads to hazardous driving conditions.