Dangerous swells on the Atlantic coast of DR, high waves expected
PUERTO PLATA.- The National Office of Meteorology (ONAMET) warns that due to current and anticipated weather conditions for the next 24 to 72 hours, the waves will become dangerous in the country, especially on the North coast.
This situation is caused by the anticyclonic circulation at several levels of the troposphere, a frontal system located in the north of the country in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the predominant wind of the east / northeast direction.
It is noticed that, from the first hours of this Thursday, December 27, from Montecristi to Punta Cana the marine waves could reach up to 10 feet of height and very likely there will be sea penetrations in areas of low areas prone to coastal flooding .
The expert in meteorology and communicator Jean Suriel, said that in the last days of 2018 the waves will be very dangerous on the Dominican coasts due to the influence of high pressure in the Atlantic, and between Friday and Sunday waves of up to 11 feet will be recorded. the east, 10 feet in the north and 9 feet in the southwest.
Suriel explained that the most significant swell will occur this Friday, December 28 and will last until Sunday the 30th, so all boats must remain in ports from this Thursday afternoon until next Tuesday.
The high pressure system will be strengthened, moderating the intensity of the wind, this will cause a gradual deterioration of the state of the sea, therefore, from tomorrow it is recommended to the fragile and small boats both on the Atlantic and Caribbean coast, to navigate near the coastal perimeter without venturing out to sea by abnormal winds and waves.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
Dec 26, 2018
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