Hurricane Paloma
Posted Nov 9 2008 8:00AM

Hurricane Paloma strikes at Grand Caymen and Cuba

Hurricane Paloma strengthened briefly to a very dangerous category gour hurricane briefly over the weekend before making landfall along the southern coast of Cuba. It was expected to weaken rapidly as it moved acrosss the island, with wind shear reducing the storm to a mere low pressure system within days.

Weather Right Now in the Dominican Republic
From the DRSol Weatherlab


"Exclusive DRSol Dominican Republic Color Satellite Photo"

Summary Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 88 at Barahona. The coolest reading also came from Barahona with an overnight low of 70. Widely scattered but light rain showers were reported, and rain is being observed right now as well at Punta Cana and Puerto Plata International. Skies were generally mostly cloudy. Winds are averaging 9 mph from the NE, with a peak gust to 29 mph seen at 12PM this afternoon at Punta Cana.

DRSol Santo Domingo Weather Forecast
From the DRSol Weatherlab

Today: Variable clouds with scattered showers. High around 85F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Low near 70F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Tomorrow: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers. High 87F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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