{"id":239099,"date":"2025-07-24T05:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T09:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=239099"},"modified":"2025-07-24T08:12:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:12:38","slug":"hot-temperatures-as-saharan-dust-covers-the-dr-but-three-troughs-have-weakened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2025\/07\/24\/hot-temperatures-as-saharan-dust-covers-the-dr-but-three-troughs-have-weakened\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot temperatures as Saharan Dust covers the DR, but three troughs have weakened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are pros and cons to the Saharan Dust clouds covering the Caribbean. On one hand, it\u2019s hotter than usual. On the other, weather forecasters say the Saharan Dust weakens weather systems reducing the intensity of the rains that passing troughs may bring this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weather report says were scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds due to the passing trough system on Wednesday, 23 July. The trough extending through various levels of the troposphere is currently triggering scattered showers across the southeastern provinces of the Dominican Republic and the capital city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most affected areas are expected to include Monte Plata, S\u00e1nchez Ram\u00edrez, Monse\u00f1or Nouel, San Crist\u00f3bal, La Vega, Santiago, Santiago Rodr\u00edguez, Dajab\u00f3n, San Juan, El\u00edas Pi\u00f1a, and northern parts of Greater Santo Domingo. Due to these conditions, localized urban flooding may occur in vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conditions will be drier on Thursday, 24 July, yet Indomet says showers continue to be likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, atmospheric moisture is forecast to decrease over much of the country, as Saharan dust continues to affect the region. Although a tropical wave will approach Dominican territory, most of its activity will remain over the Caribbean Sea. As a result, rainfall is expected to diminish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some morning showers are still possible in Mar\u00eda Trinidad S\u00e1nchez, Duarte, and S\u00e1nchez Ram\u00edrez. During the afternoon, isolated showers may develop in areas such as San Crist\u00f3bal, Monse\u00f1or Nouel, San Jos\u00e9 de Ocoa, and La Vega, primarily due to wind interaction with mountainous terrain and daytime heating. The likelihood of thunderstorms or strong wind gusts will remain low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forecast is also for rough seas for the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts. Small, fragile, and medium-sized vessels are advised to remain in port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, on the Caribbean Coast, between Cabo Pisaje (Barahona) and Cabo Beata (Pedernales), conditions will be unfavorable for marine operations, and boats should also stay in port. In other coastal areas, navigation should remain close to the shore and avoid heading out to open waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in Spanish:
Indomet <\/a>
Listin Diario <\/a>
El Nacional <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 July 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are pros and cons to the Saharan Dust clouds covering the Caribbean. On one hand, it\u2019s hotter than usual. On the other, weather forecasters say the Saharan Dust weakens weather systems reducing the intensity of the rains that passing troughs may bring this week. The weather report says were scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and … <\/p>\n

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