Dust coming from the Sahara desert will keep the weather uncomfortably hot, with dry air flowing over the country. Temperatures will remain high, according to National Meteorological Office (Onamet) forecast. Conditions are compounded by the high-pressure system in the Caribbean that prevents the little humidity there is from rising and forming clouds that could bring rain.
For the next 48 hours meteorological conditions will continue to be stable and there will be little cloud cover, and little or no rainfall. Highs close to 38?C (100?F) particularly in some of the northwestern provinces and the border with Haiti are expected.
Onamet is advising people to avoid the sun from 11 am to 4 pm and to use light clothing and drink plenty of water.