Cold front and trough bring downpours; Greater Santo Domingo and six other provinces on green alert

Meteorological authorities in the Dominican Republic have escalated emergency preparedness measures as a significant weather system approaches the Caribbean nation. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has activated green alert status across eight provinces in response to a trough linked to an advancing cold front expected to generate sustained moderate-to-heavy rainfall throughout Sunday.

The alert encompasses La Altagracia, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, Hato Mayor, El Seibo, the National District, Santo Domingo, and San Cristóbal. This precautionary measure indicates meteorological conditions capable of producing hazardous events affecting population centers either partially or entirely.

Maritime authorities have issued specific warnings for vessel operators along the Atlantic coastline. Operators of fragile, small, and medium-sized crafts between Manzanillo Bay and Cabo Francés Viejo have been instructed to remain in port, while those operating along other coastal areas must navigate with extreme caution within proximity to shorelines due to anticipated abnormal swell conditions.

The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) forecasts precipitation commencing in early morning hours across eastern, southeastern, and northeastern regions. Meteorological modeling predicts subsequent expansion of storm activity to Sánchez Ramírez, Duarte, María Trinidad Sánchez, Hermanas Mirabal, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, San José de Ocoa, Santiago, Puerto Plata, Espaillat, San Juan, Elías Pina, Dajabón, Valverde, Santiago Rodríguez, and Monte Cristi throughout the daylight hours. These precipitation events may feature accompanying wind gusts.

Emergency management officials strongly recommend that residents maintain communication with defense and relief organizations including Civil Defense, Armed Forces, Red Cross, National Police, Fire Departments, and the COE itself. Citizens residing in flood-prone areas are advised to implement protective measures against potential flash flooding and surge events. Authorities specifically warn against crossing rivers, streams, and ravines with elevated water levels and prohibit recreational swimming in all alert-designated provinces.

Indomet anticipates persistent meteorological activity extending into nighttime hours with particularly concentrated rainfall expected across eastern and northern provincial territories as the cold front system continues influencing regional weather patterns.