SANTO DOMINGO.– The Emergency Operations Center (COE) placed two provinces and the National District on green alert, due to the forecast of increased cloud cover accompanied by moderate to heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusts of wind, due to the impact of a tropical wave and the influx of moisture.
The localities that are under alert are San Cristóbal, Santo Domingo and the National District.
Maritime conditions
The meteorological agency reported that, on the Caribbean coast, south/southwest of Pedernales, fragile and small vessels are advised to navigate with caution near the coastal perimeter and avoid venturing out to sea, due to abnormal winds and waves.
Authorities also urged the public to refrain from crossing rivers, streams, and ravines with high water levels, and to avoid using swimming areas in the districts under alert.
Forecast by region
National District: moderate to heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds,
Santo Domingo North: moderate to heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds,
Santo Domingo West: moderate to heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds,
Santo Domingo East: moderate to heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds,
Temperatures: Minimum between 23 °C and 25 °C and maximum between 33 °C and 35 °C.
