Sweltering heat will continue to affect the country this Saturday

Santo Domingo — Hot temperatures will continue this weekend across much of the country due to Saharan dust and a high-pressure system that will keep humidity levels low, while a tropical wave will begin generating showers and isolated thunderstorms starting Sunday in several provinces, including Greater Santo Domingo, according to the Dominican Institute of Meteorology.

According to the weather report, moisture remains limited across much of the country, favoring partly cloudy skies and minimal rainfall this Saturday.

However, widely isolated showers are expected during the morning in towns in La Altagracia, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, and El Seibo.

In the afternoon, some showers accompanied by isolated thunderstorms are possible over provinces such as San Juan, Santiago Rodríguez, Elías Piña, and Dajabón. Meteorological authorities warned that temperatures will remain quite hot due to the time of year and the presence of Saharan dust. Given this situation, they recommended that the public stay hydrated, wear light-colored, lightweight clothing, and avoid prolonged sun exposure between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

In Greater Santo Domingo, including the National District, Santo Domingo North, East, and West, scattered clouds will prevail throughout the day. Minimum temperatures will range from 23°C to 25°C, while maximum temperatures will range from 31°C to 33°C.

This Sunday, atmospheric conditions will begin to change as a tropical wave approaches, bringing increased humidity and instability. This phenomenon will cause increased cloud cover after midday, accompanied by scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms, and possible gusty winds.

The rains will mainly affect the provinces of La Altagracia, El Seibo, Hato Mayor, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa, Monte Plata, Barahona, and Greater Santo Domingo.

In the capital and nearby municipalities, cloud cover is expected to increase during the afternoon and evening, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.