A persistent trough (vaguada) across various levels of the troposphere, combined with moisture-laden winds from the east/southeast, continues to trigger moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms, and occasional wind gusts across the Dominican Republic. The weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, 8 and 9 April 2026, is for heavy rains. The east coast is spared from the heavy rains.
The weather forecasters at the National Meteorological Institute (Indomet) report the rains that began on Tuesday will intensify with potential hail in some areas. The unstable pattern is expected to persist through the following Wednesday, 8 April 2026. While there may be morning scattered showers in the eastern and central regions, intense activity will ramp up during the afternoon, particularly in the Cibao Valley and along the western Haitian border.
Meteorological alerts
Due to the high risk of urban flooding and the rising levels of rivers, streams, and creeks, Indomet has updated the following alert levels:
San Jose de Ocoa and San Cristobal are under warning for flooding.
Greater Santo Domingo, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Puerto Plata, Santiago, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Elías Piña, Barahona, Azua and Peravia will receive intense rains.
Regional breakdown
• Greater Santo Domingo (including the National District): Conditions will remain partly cloudy to cloudy with consistent showers and potential thunderstorms.
• Cibao & Border Region: This area remains under the highest risk for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and possible hail on Wednesday afternoon, specifically affecting Santiago, La Vega, Puerto Plata, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Valverde, and Monte Cristi.
• Temperatures: Expected lows between 20°C and 22°C, with highs reaching between 30°C and 32°C.
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Indomet
8 April 2026