Six provinces are under green alert for possible floods due to the development of a tropical wave. According to the National Meteorological Office (Onamet) the tropical wave is to the east of the Windward Isles in the Lesser Antilles and heading westwards between 18 and 28 kph.
In addition there is a large area of cloud and rain from the Northwest of the Caribbean Sea and the Florida peninsula but it has nil possibility of converting into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours.
Given the conditions of the Atlantic Ocean, small and medium sized boats are warned to stay close to shore due to high winds and rough seas. In addition, those sailing on the Caribbean Ocean between Cabo Rojo and Beata are also advised not to venture into open water.
The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) has said that the green alert is in place for the provinces of Sánchez Ramírez, La Vega, San Cristóbal, Monseñor Nouel, La Altagracia and Monte Plata.
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Diario Libre
23 May 2018
