Rains are forecast for the Dominican Republic as a tropical wave approaches, mainly affecting the northeast and southeast. Next, tropical storm Gonzalo is forecast to cross Puerto Rico and then convert to hurricane status as it moves north. As a result, the east coast of the Dominican Republic could be affected by heavy rains and high surf from the passage of hurricane Gonzalo as of Wednesday, 15 October 2014, say weather forecasters.
It is expected to pass more than 250 km from the coast but should be monitored closely. The storm could affect flights to the Dominican Republic from Puerto Rico and travelers should keep in close contact with the airlines.
For background on hurricanes in the Dominican Republic and links to follow the storm, see http://dr1.com/weather/hurricanes.shtml