Regardless, everyone is glued to the TV, Internet or at least the radio for updates. In Santo Domingo, skies are sunny, but blue-grey and the breeze is picking up. Meanwhile, preparations are in process. The DR1 Daily News is providing updates as news on preparations and the hurricane becomes available. Slowly people are realizing what is happening - newscasts have been sparse.
People go to work as normal, an occasional pessimist bringing an umbrella.
Light precipitation in periods. Further reports as of electricity availability. Of course, nothing yet in our vicinity, we will keep track of what happens to those ahead of us. Debbie is still a Tropical Storm, which is comforting, Georges was devastating.