Even though Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are known for having year-round warm weather, the shoulder season typically sees higher precipitation and even powerful tropical storms. With rain, wind, and lightning occurring much more frequently during the months of September to November, travelers are likely to encounter at least some bad weather during their …
Hurricane
Extreme weather has become a huge talking point in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, with this hurricane season shaping up to be just as eventful in the Caribbean Sea, where Punta Cana is located. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, a highly trusted weather forecaster for North America, has warned that as many as …
A holiday to the Dominican Republic is like a vacation in paradise – but even so, things can go wrong. And for many travelers, a hurricane is among the scariest scenarios to imagine, let alone to experience. Fortunately, being a forward-looking country, the Dominican Republic is uniquely positioned to deal with hurricanes, with a host …
For most of the year Punta Cana is a reliably dry and sunny Caribbean destination, so much so that it has become a year-round vacation draw and grown out of having a truly recognizable low season. But, no matter how awesome Punta Cana gets as a destination, its location means the threat of hurricanes is …
The hurricane season officially ended in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. Although far less catastrophic than what earlier estimates had indicated, the Dominican Republic saw at least two powerful hurricanes – Ian and Fiona – which left a trail of destruction as they swept through the country, causing millions in damage. The 2022 Atlantic hurricane …
Due to heavy rain and flooding over the weekend, a weather alert has been issued for 22 Dominican Republic provinces – including Punta Cana. The country’s weather agency is closely monitoring the situation and has urged residents and tourists to act cautiously and avoid flood-prone areas. A tropical disturbance is currently moving across much of …
Several resorts in Punta Cana have announced updated reopening dates after they were partially damaged during Hurricane Fiona last month. The historic hurricane was the first to touch down in the Dominican Republic in over 18 years, and the destructive category 4 storm left over $375 million in damage, according to Dominican president Luis Abinader. …
Although hurricane Fiona devastated many parts of the Dominican Republic, including Punta Cana, authorities have largely managed to restore power across the country, and 90% of all hotels are up and running. The situation is expected to improve gradually over the coming days as workers address the most pressing issues. Hurricane Fiona caused winds of …
Punta Cana and several other regions in the Dominican Republic have been declared a disaster zone as hurricane Fiona leaves behind a trail of destruction. Although the hurricane is no longer battering the country, authorities are only beginning to understand the magnitude of the damage it left behind. Several of the Dominican Republic’s most popular …
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued mandatory evacuations for parts of the country as tropical storm Fiona strengthens to a category one hurricane. Civil protection officials have also increased the number of provinces under red and yellow weather alerts, where severe meteorological conditions are expected. Hurricane Fiona is forecast to hit the Dominican Republic later today. …