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Warning for rain and winds from Hurricane Erin starting tomorrow

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) and the National Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) urged the public last night to remain alert to the advance of Hurricane Erin, due to the rain and gusts of wind that could hit Dominican territory starting tomorrow and Monday.
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