An tropical wave moving through the Caribbean, interacting with a weak trough, is generating from the madrugada Intermittent showers in different parts of the Dominican Republic this Thursday.
According to the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet), it is expected that from midday Both systems combine with daytime warming, increasing cloudiness and leading to moderate showers, thunderstorms and gusts of wind in several provinces.
Areas and times with precipitation
During the early morning and early morning hours, scattered showers have been reported in sectors of Barahona, Azua, Peravia, San Cristobal, Greater Santo Domingo, Monte Plata, San Pedro de Macoris, La Romana and The Altagracia.
- Barahona
- Azua
- peravian
- San Cristobal
- Great Santo Domingo
- mount silver
- San Pedro de Macoris
- La Romana
- The Altagracia
From midday and in the afternoon, cloud and rain activity will tend to intensify, with showers, thunderstorms and possible gusts of wind in the eastern provinces, the northeast, the Cibao, the Cordillera Central and the southwest.
- The Altagracia, El Seibo, Hato Mayor
- Monte Plata, Duarte, Monsignor Nouel, San José de Ocoa
- Azua, La Vega, Santiago, Espaillat
- Santiago Rodriguez, Dajabon, San Juan, Elias Pineapple
- Independence, Barahona and Pedernales
Current weather alerts
El Indomet Forecast Center maintains alert for possible urban and rural flooding in vulnerable areas of Dajabón, Santiago Rodríguez and in the southern part of Santiago, due to the probability of locally moderate showers and thunderstorms.
It is recommended to pay attention to official bulletins and avoid areas prone to flooding sudden, gullies and streams, especially during the hours of greatest convective activity.
Persistent heat and recommendations
The temperatures will remain hot, with minimum temperatures between 21 ° C and 23 ° C and maxims around 33°C to 35°C, which will increase the thermal sensation in the plains and urban areas.
To mitigate the heat, authorities advise hydrate frequently, wear light-colored, lightweight clothing, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun without protection, and stay in places fresh and airy when it is possible.
No significant changes are expected on the coast. marine conditions; even so, it is appropriate consult the updated reports before nautical activities.
Cyclonic activity under monitoring
Indomet maintains surveillance of the Tropical Storm Jerry, located approximately 640 km east/southeast of the Lesser Antilles, with maximum winds of 100 km/h and moving towards the west/northwest at approximately 31 km/h. Due to its position, its evolution is being monitored, with no direct impact on the country at this time.
There is also observed a low pressure zone southern Mexico, with disorganized showers and storms and a probability of 0% cyclonic development in 2 and 7 days, so it does not represent a danger for the Dominican Republic.
Citizens can follow updates at indomet.com.do and official social networks @indometrd for breaking news.
Greater Santo Domingo: A Quick Overview
In the National District and surrounding municipalities, light showers are expected in the morning and hot environment; in the afternoon, there could be episodes of localized rain and isolated thunderstorms in specific areas.
- National District: Isolated morning showers and high wind chill.
- Santo Domingo Norte: cloudy intervals with showers passengers.
- Santo Domingo Este: Light rain in the morning and prevailing heat.
- Santo Domingo Oeste: Scattered showers in the early hours and a warm atmosphere.
Combining tropical wave and trough will concentrate the instability on the country this Thursday: intermittent showers from early on, downpours and thunderstorms in the afternoon, some gusts of wind, marked heat and active alerts in points in the northwest; all under constant surveillance by Indomet and with additional caution due to Tropical System Jerry, which currently poses no direct threat.
