With temperatures up to 36°C and rains: climate in DR today

The Dominican Republic is bracing for a day marked by intense heat, a hazy sky due to Saharan dust, and the influence of an approaching tropical wave and an upper-level trough, according to the National Meteorology Office (Indomet).

Indomet forecasts scattered light to moderate showers from the morning in various eastern provinces, including Samaná, María Trinidad Sánchez, Duarte, Sánchez Ramírez, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Santo Domingo, and La Altagracia. In the afternoon, isolated downpours, thunderstorms, and wind gusts are anticipated, particularly in Monte Plata, Santiago Rodríguez, Dajabón, Elías Piña, and the northern part of San Juan.

Temperatures are expected to remain high, with elevated heat index values. Minimum temperatures will range between 24°C and 26°C, while maximums will fluctuate between 34°C and 36°C. Health authorities recommend frequent hydration, wearing light and loose clothing, and avoiding direct sun exposure without protection. Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to the heat.

Separately, a tropical wave is expected to emerge from Africa's coast, with a 50% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next seven days. While this system requires monitoring, it does not currently pose a danger to the Dominican Republic. Other disorganized areas of showers and thunderstorms are also being watched but have a low potential for cyclone formation.