Severe Weather Warnings in Dominican Republic

Severe Weather Warnings for Dominican Republic (Caribbean) come from Oficina Nacional de Meteorología (ONAMET), Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Santo Domingo.

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At a glance

countryDominican Republic · North America
reference citySanto Domingo (18.49, -69.93)
emergencyPrimary emergency number911
risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, drought, earthquake, tsunami, coastal

What counts as a severe weather warnings

Severe weather warnings are issued by a national meteorological service when wind gusts, thunderstorms, hail or heavy rain are expected to reach a level that can damage buildings, interrupt transport or endanger people outdoors. Warning levels differ by country, but almost all of them scale from an advisory up to a red or extreme level with instructions to stay indoors.

Who issues severe weather warnings in Dominican Republic

Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.

If a warning is active in Dominican Republic

Postpone exposed activities such as roofing, scaffolding or boat trips.
Secure loose objects on balconies, terraces and building sites.
Keep a charged phone, a torch and a battery or wind-up radio ready.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Dominican Republic: Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues severe weather warnings in Dominican Republic?

Oficina Nacional de Meteorología (ONAMET), Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.

What is the emergency number in Dominican Republic?

The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.

Does Waarning show live severe weather warnings for Dominican Republic?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Santo Domingo from Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.