For all you fellow weather-watching fanatics (at this time of year if you live in Casa de Campo or the Dominican Republic – you should be!), I bring you good news! Tropical Depression 14 has now developed into Tropical Storm Maria as predicted, but she is no longer predicted to become a hurricane at all! […]
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Tropical Weather Update: UH OH! It looks like rain!
UPDATE, 2.30pm Tuesday 6th September The “Tropical Wave” now has a 90% chance of developing into a Tropical Cyclone…….see below for a full update With Hurricane Katia whirring around above us in the Northern Atlantic ocean, causing impressive waves and a nasty storm surge on the Northern side of the Dominican Republic – it’s time […]
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“Hurricane Maria” predicted to develop by the weekend…and she’s headed this way!
Approximately 5 hours ago I published an article speculating about a “Tropical Wave” hovering about in the Atlantic Ocean. At the time, this “Tropical Wave” had a 70% chance of developing into a “Tropical Cyclone” – well now, just a few hours later she has already blossomed into “Tropical Depression 14” and is within the […]
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PHOTOS: Hurricane Irene in Casa de Campo
To be brutally honest, “Hurricane Irene” was a bit of a non-event in Casa de Campo and La Romana. Despite initial predictions that the Hurricane would cross directly over the Dominican Republic, our prayers were answered when she veered North and her centre crossed across the top/North of the Dominican Republic – more than 200km […]
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Hurricane Katia: Hopefully Heading North!
Hurricane Katia, the second hurricane of the Atlantic Hurricane season, is to be perfectly honest a bit of a worry…..despite predictions that have her sailing North of the Dominican Republic, I can’t help but think – what if??
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Tropical Storm Katia: One to watch!
September is historically the ‘peak’ month for hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions – so NOW is the time to keep a very close eye on the weather. Although the Dominican Republic and Casa de Campo La Romana is not under any immediate threat – here we bring you news of Tropical Storm Katia, who will hopefully […]
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Post-Hurricane Irene Casa de Campo Update!
Goodbye Hurricane Irene! Now that Hurricane Irene has well and truly gone (except it is still raining….), life in Casa de Campo can get back to normal – here is a quick summary of which Casa de Campo services and facilities are open and which are closed.
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Severe (ish) Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 5
My oh my, Hurricane Irene has become quiet a beast and having brought very heavy rain and some strong winds to the Dominican Republic over night, she looks set to grow and get even stronger!
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Not-so-severe Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 4
It’s 3.30pm on Monday the 22nd of August and Hurricane Irene has just arrived into Casa de Campo La Romana in the Dominican Republic! Fortunately, given that Hurricane Irene’s centre is located approximately 80km north of the North-Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Irene’s arrival has not brought anything more treacherous than a lot of […]
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Severe Weather Warning: Hurricane Irene, update 1
Ah the joys of life in the Caribbean, one day you’re out on the Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo playing a round of golf and the next you’re stacking sandbags against the windows and awaiting the imminent arrival of a hurricane…..
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Hotel Casa de Campo prepares for Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene (or hopefully Tropical Storm Irene) expected to make landfall in the Dominican Republic tomorrow morning, Monday the 22nd of August, the Hotel Casa de Campo in the Casa de Campo Resort has just released the following statement/advisory for Casa de Campo guests: