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03-24-2009, 05:10 PM
The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) is forecasting continued light to moderate rains for the next 48 hours over a large part of the country. Onamet is maintaining a flood warning, especially for the provinces of Maria Trinidad Sanchez and Duarte, and they are also putting the southwest on alert for flash flooding. The forecasters say that the rains are the result of a northeastern flow of humidity, accompanied by some sudden bursts of strong winds. Temperatures will also be noticeably lower. For residents of the southwest, the office is recommending that people living near creeks, rivers or streams or on hillsides that are prone to landslides should take precautions. Onamet reported that the frontal system to the north of the Lesser Antilles continues to move away. Finally, Onamet is maintaining its small craft warning for the north coast. Samana Bay is considered safe but small craft are warned not to go out into the open seas. Rains are set to continue on Tuesday, with occasional wind gusts and pleasant temperatures.
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