African dust will begin to dissipate while a grayish sky predominates in a large part of the country

SANTO DOMINGO. – The Dominican Republic's Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) forecasts that for this Wednesday the sky will remain mostly grayish and with very little cloud cover over a large part of the national territory.

During the morning and early afternoon, the predominant feeling will be a dry environment, a product of the high concentration of African dust in suspension.

Starting in the afternoon, dust from the Sahara is expected to begin to gradually decrease, allowing the entry of slight humidity transported by the southeast winds. This transition will favor the formation of scattered clouds and, in conjunction with the orographic influence, will promote the occurrence of short-lived and low-intensity showers in specific areas of the East, South and Central Cibao regions.

Among the demarcations where isolated showers could be recorded are La Altagracia, La Romana, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, Santo Domingo, Monseñor Nouel, and La Vega. It is estimated that these occasional precipitations will extend until the early hours of the night, without representing significant activity in the rest of the country.

In Greater Santo Domingo, the environment will remain with opaque or slightly gray skies and scarce cloud cover, accompanied by a high heat index. The forecast for the municipalities of the province and the National District is as follows:

  • National District: Overcast sky, few clouds. Hot environment.
  • Santo Domingo North: Sky covered in dust, scarce cloudiness. Feeling of heat.
  • Santo Domingo East: A grayish mantle with little cloudiness will predominate. High temperatures.
  • Santo Domingo West: Mostly gray sky, scarce cloudiness. Hot environment.

Temperatures will range from a minimum of 21 °C to 23 °C, while the maximums are between 32 °C and 34 °C, with a high heat index due to the high concentrations of dust in the atmosphere and solar radiation. It is recommended to hydrate frequently and seek cool and ventilated places.

In the spotlight

  • aplicacion - banner 300px

  • banner altices 300x250 junio 2025

Explore more

Leonel: “The big scam of the poor with Senasa marks a horrible year for the Dominican Republic”

Santo Domingo.- The president of the Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) party and former president of the Republic, Leonel Fernández, described the year 2025 as "a horrible year for the Dominican Republic", when presenting a critical assessment of the economic, social and institutional situation of the country, during the end-of-year meeting organized by José Francisco Peña […]

Vendors highlight high flow of buyers at the Inespre Great Agricultural Fair

Santo Domingo.– Vendors participating in the Gran Feria Agropecuaria del Instituto de Estabilización de Precios (Inespre) stated that since its opening, a high flow of people has been registered, which has significantly boosted sales and confirms the population's interest in acquiring food at affordable prices. Merchants consulted pointed out that since the early hours of […]

Prisons Director says those involved in the Senasa case are isolated from other inmates: "If they take them there, they'll be pecked at."

Santo Domingo.– The general director of Penitentiary and Correctional Services (DGSPC), Roberto Santana Sánchez, revealed this Friday that Santiago Hazim and the others involved in the Senasa case are isolated from the rest of the prison population in the Las Parras prison, for security reasons. “They are separated from the common population. The prisoners say […]

Edeeste and Pgase dismantle another illegal connection in a hotel in Higüey

Higüey. – The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (Edeeste) and the Deputy Attorney General for the Electrical System (Pgase) report that they continue dismantling irregular connections through extensive inspection operations in various commercial establishments, this time in the Villa Francisca sector, Higüey municipality, La Altagracia province. In this operation, which also involved the Superintendency of Electricity […]

Court validates Rafael Calderón's medical leave after receiving a report from Inacif

Santo Domingo.- The Fourth Instruction Court of the National District confirmed this Thursday the validation of the medical license granted to former senator Rafael Calderón after receiving the corresponding report from the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (Inacif). Magistrate Altagracia Ramírez, presiding judge of the court, reported that the medical examiner appointed by the court […]

Two suspects arrested for participating in the kidnapping of a person in Higüey

Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry arrested, along with the National Police, a married couple considered among the "dangerous" members of a network dedicated to kidnapping and money laundering. Tairi Vásquez Severino and her partner Jhan Carlos Rivera Martínez were arrested by the Specialized Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prosecutor's Office and the Prosecutor's Office of […]