As reported on the DR1 Weather & Beyond Forum, Hurricane Ivan is no longer a threat for the Dominican Republic, although some rain and wind could be felt on the southern coast. DR1 weather experts indicate that Ivan is expected to pass well south of the DR, under the influence of a strong subtropical high over the western Atlantic and into the north-western Caribbean Sea that is expected to last for another two days before losing force. By then, the storm will have moved away from the island. The storm is predicted to pass south of Santo Domingo tomorrow (Thursday) at 2am, some 510 kms from shore. Heavy rain, some wind and storm surge is forecast for the area of Barahona. Given the changing nature of hurricanes as they approach the large island of Hispaniola, continued monitoring of the storm is encouraged. To follow the storm, see the DR1 Weather & Beyond Forum at http://dr1.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=34