Saharan dust will increase heat sensation this Saturday with temperatures up to 35°C (95°F)

Dust particles from the Sahara in the national territory will increase the heat sensation this Saturday, with a maximum temperature of up to 35°C (95°F) forecast.

The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) reported that temperatures will remain very high. Hence, it recommends the population wear light clothing, stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Likewise, an anticyclonic circulation will limit the probability of rainfall.

However, according to the weather report issued by the agency during the first hours of the morning, passing showers are expected towards the Caribbean coast.

These rains could affect the provinces of La Altagracia, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Greater Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, Azua, Barahona, and Pedernales.

LOCAL FORECAST
In Greater Santo Domingo, the maximum temperature will range between 32°C and 35°C, while the minimum will remain between 24°C and 26°C.