The Atlantic Hurricane Season has begun early for the Caribbean with nine named storms, including one hurricane before the peak month of the season. Traditionally in the Dominican Republic, hurricanes occur in September, not in August. Emily and Irene have caused flight delays and cancellations. In both cases, airlines have allowed rescheduling without penalty. Note that when there is a storm in the area, one should always check with the airline. While the weather may appear unlikely to affect a flight, sometimes they are cancelled due to airline policy. For flight cancellations and delays related to the Irene storm, see www.dr1.com/forums/airline-info/102682-live-departure-arrival-info-all-dominican-airports.html