Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Republic welcomes autumn this Sunday, a season that will last for 89 days, until December 21. In this transition, both day and night will have almost the same length, marking a change in the solar cycle.
Since the early hours of the morning, cloudy concentrations have been observed, causing scattered showers, especially in the southwest and northeast regions of the country. During the afternoon and early evening, The rainfall will move towards other areas of the northwest, north and the Caribbean coastal line, affecting provinces such as Puerto Plata, Santiago, La Vega, Valverde (Mao), Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Elías Piña, San Juan de la Maguana and Monte Cristi.
These conditions are influenced by a localized trough over the Bahamas and moisture brought by easterly/southeasterly winds, combined with local effects.
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For this Monday, a significant increase in humidity and atmospheric instability is expected due to the interaction of a trough at various levels of the troposphere and winds coming from the south/southeast. These meteorological conditions will cause cloud developments that will generate moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusts of wind. These conditions are expected to affect a large part of the national territory, including Greater Santo Domingo, the National District and provinces in the northeast, north, Central Mountain Range and border areas.
Cyclone news
Regarding cyclonic activity, three zones of showers and thunderstorms are currently being monitored:
A first area in the subtropical Atlantic, with a low cyclonic potential (20%) in the next 48 hours, without representing a danger for the Dominican Republic.
A second zone in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, associated with a low pressure system, with a 70% probability of becoming a tropical depression during the next 7 days.
Finally, a tropical wave over the eastern tropical Atlantic, with a 0% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, but increasing to 40% in the next 7 days.
Despite the beginning of autumn, temperatures will remain hot during the day due to warm winds coming from the east/southeast. The population is advised to stay hydrated, preferably with water, wear light-colored clothing, and seek cool, ventilated places. Direct exposure to the sun should be avoided between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, especially in the case of children and the elderly, who are more vulnerable to high temperatures.
Autumn brings with it a varied climate, combining scattered rain and high temperatures, highlighting the importance of being attentive to the weather conditions in the coming days.
