Local January 18, 2012 - 7:55 am

Widely scattered showers, mild temps, rough surf

SANTO DOMINGO. – The frontal system has been weakening as it leaves the forecast area, while the cloudiness dragged by the prevailing northeast wind will unleash widely scattered showers today Wednesday.

The National Meteorology Office also forecasts gusts of for the North, Northeast, Southeast and the Central Mountains, while the prevailing northeast wind will maintain temperatures seasonably mild during the evening and morning hours.

It said conditions will begin to improve during the next the 24 to 36 hours.

Meanwhile higher than normal waves continue along the Atlantic Coast, for which small craft should remain in port and residents in low lying zones should be on the lookout for coastal flooding.

Small craft should not venture out of Samaná Bay, Meteorology warns, and those operating along the Caribbean coast should remain near shore.

It cautions swimmers of rip current in the beaches of all coasts.

COVID-19

January 11, 2025 - 7:28 am

Doctor questions quality of health care in the Dominican Republic

January 8, 2025 - 10:18 am

Call for action against unregulated plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic

January 7, 2025 - 2:08 pm

Surge in alcohol poisoning among minors during holiday season raises concern

January 7, 2025 - 11:25 am

Dominican government announces 25% salary increase for doctors

MOST READ

Tourism

A Tale of Two Islands: Youtubers from Cuba share their experiences in the Dominican Republic

Local

President Abinader takes it easy

Local

Three Kings’ Day: A cherished tradition in the Dominican Republic

Sports

Air Europa sponsors Dominican Republic national football teams

MORE NEWS

Tourism

Spanish consulate in the Dominican Republic opens “FITUR window” to streamline visa procedures

Tourism

New Asonahores president advocates for regulation of real estate tourism

Expats' Corner

Leveraging developer financing for Dominican Republic real estate investments

Local

Berklee in Santo Domingo 2025 grants $3 million in scholarships