DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

There are pros and cons to the Saharan Dust clouds covering the Caribbean. On one hand, it’s hotter than usual. On the other, weather forecasters say the Saharan Dust weakens weather systems reducing the intensity of the rains that passing troughs may bring this week.

The weather report says were scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds due to the passing trough system on Wednesday, 23 July. The trough extending through various levels of the troposphere is currently triggering scattered showers across the southeastern provinces of the Dominican Republic and the capital city.

The most affected areas are expected to include Monte Plata, Sánchez Ramírez, Monseñor Nouel, San Cristóbal, La Vega, Santiago, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, San Juan, Elías Piña, and northern parts of Greater Santo Domingo. Due to these conditions, localized urban flooding may occur...