The National Meteorology Office (Onamet) forecasts highs of 38C in some provinces in the north and southwest of the Dominican Republic. Rainfall will continue to be scarce, with isolated showers only forecast for the central mountain range and the border area.
Onamet attributes the high temperatures to an anti-cyclonic circulation in the Caribbean region, the concentration of African dust, the warm east/southeast wind flow and the time of year. Nevertheless, Onamet says this is the first time in many years that temperatures reach such highs.
The weather office recommends all to stay hydrated, wear light clothes and out of the sun from 11am to 4pm.
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2 July 2019