Saharan dust continues to affect and hot temperatures are expected this Tuesday

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet), reports that a high-pressure system dominates the meteorological conditions over the country, which limits cloud formations in several of our locations, maintaining a clear and hot environment.

In addition, the sky will retain an opaque and hazy appearance due to the presence of dust from the Sahara desert.

The rains, if they occur, will be in the form of showers and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon until the early hours of the night, over towns located in El Gran Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, El Seibo, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Azua and San Juan. Tomorrow Wednesday, a tropical wave will be approaching the country, bringing with it favorable conditions for some clouds to appear after midday, which will leave scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in provinces such as: Hato Mayor, El Seibo, Monte Plata, Sánchez Ramírez, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Santiago, Santiago Rodríguez, Valverde and Dajabon. In the night, a sky with scattered clouds will prevail and little precipitation in most provinces, with widely isolated showers possibly observed in towns near the northeast coast of the country.

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Hot temperatures and high thermal sensation are expected, due to the time of year and the incidence of Saharan dust particles. In this regard, Indomet recommends drinking enough water, seeking cool places, wearing light-colored clothing, and keeping in mind that children and the elderly are more susceptible to high temperatures. 

Temperatures: the minimum will be between 21 °C and 23 °C, and the maximum between 33 °C and 35 °C. 

 Weather in Santo Domingo

National District: Cloudy increases in the afternoon with isolated showers. Santo Domingo Norte: Cloudy increases in the afternoon with isolated showers. Santo Domingo Este: Cloud cover increases in the afternoon with isolated showers. Santo Domingo Oeste: Cloud cover increases in the afternoon with isolated showers.

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