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Local July 3, 2021 | 12:01 pm

Elsa weakens and degrades to a tropical storm; Will not go through the country

Santo Domingo, DR
Authorities reported at 11 am local time today (Saturday) that Hurricane Elsa weakened and degraded to a tropical storm due to the rapid movement. Likewise, the National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) reported that the phenomenon is located about 70 kilometers from Beata... Read more

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