About The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Services
A Division of the Ministry of Public Utilities
Main Office - Piarco
Located at the South Terminal Building at Piarco Airport. Trained observers maintain 24/7 weather monitoring, providing forecasts for aviation, maritime, agriculture, construction, and tourism sectors. Aviation services comprise approximately 80% of operations.
Air Station
Conducts daily atmospheric soundings using balloon-borne instruments, providing crucial data about temperature, humidity, and wind patterns into the stratosphere. Operates twice daily during rainy season and once daily in dry season.
Support Section
A fully computerized division providing comprehensive services for commercial, industrial, educational, and agricultural sectors, supporting socio-economic planning and development.
Crown Point Office
Established in 1968, this Tobago station handles surface weather observation and hosts one of the Caribbean's first weather radars. Staffed by qualified meteorologists providing specialized forecasts and tourist-focused weather information.
History
Founded as a forecasting office by the British Air Ministry in the post-war years of World War II.
Became part of the British Caribbean Meteorological Service, with control maintained by the local government.
During the West Indian Federation period, operated as part of the West Indies Meteorological Services.
Following the dissolution of the Federation, established as the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
Crown Point Meteorological Office in Tobago began operations as an observing station.
Mission & Vision
Vision: To improve the quality and expand the variety of services provided: advance the science of meteorology, by acquiring the best of technology and training: and by having a happy and contented staff to meet tomorrow's challenges adequately.
Mission: To provide meteorological information and advice consistent with international standards towards the pursuit of national, scientific, social, economic and cultural goals and sustainable development.
