Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants could bring 75 millimeters of rain to northern Dominican Republic

The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly could bring up to 75 millimeters of rain to the Dominican Republic’s northern and northeastern regions, according to meteorologist Henry Agramonte.

Agramonte said rain would continue through Tuesday as Dolly interacts with a tropical wave moving west. The heaviest accumulations are expected in the north and northeast, where locally moderate to heavy showers may come with thunderstorms and occasional wind gusts.

Rain had already affected La Altagracia, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, Greater Santo Domingo and San Cristóbal by early Monday. The Dominican Institute of Meteorology, Indomet, has placed several provinces under weather alerts because of possible rises in rivers, streams and drainage channels, as well as landslides.

The alerts include La Altagracia, El Seibo, La Romana, Hato Mayor, San Pedro de Macorís and Greater Santo Domingo. Showers, thunderstorms and wind gusts are also expected in Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Elías Piña and San Juan, among other provinces.

Agramonte advised caution for vessels in the Caribbean because of winds and unusually high waves, urging boats to avoid venturing far offshore.