EOC warns of dangerous waves, heavy rains on North Coast

Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported on Saturday that, according to the weather bulletin from the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET), Hurricane Erin, a category 5 storm, will cause adverse weather conditions in much of the country.

Expected effects

Cloudy skies with local showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

Dangerous waves along the entire north coast, from La Altagracia to Montecristi.

Showers and strong winds in inland provinces such as Santo Domingo, Santiago, La Vega, and Monseñor Nouel.

Alert levels

Green alert 2 and yellow alert 8 for possible river flooding:

La Altagracia

El Seibo

Hato Mayor

Samaná

María Trinidad Sánchez

Espaillat

Puerto Plata

Montecristi

Santo Domingo

National District

Prohibitions

Use of beaches and water sports on the Atlantic coast.

Approaching the coast to observe the waves.

Recommendations

Maintain contact with emergency agencies: Civil Defense, Red Cross, National Police, and Fire Department.