31.   Pavarotti flew in from Argentina last Wednesday on a private jet, relaxing at the Wyndham Kingston Hotel on the north coast.

32.   A charter airplane carrying German tourists home from the Caribbean crashed into the ocean off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday.

33.   A coastal flood warning has been discontinued for the north coasts of Puerto Rico from Camuy to Arecibo and from San Juan to Fajardo.

34.   A heavy surf advisory also remains in effect for the northwest and the north coasts of Puerto Rico, Vieques and St. Thomas.

35.   A hurricane warning was issued for the north coast of the vulnerable, populous Dominican Republic.

36.   A light and variable wind is expected on the immediate north coast.

37.   A low pressure trough was located across the Dominican Republic where it was very cloudy with heavy rain on the north coast.

38.   A few showers were located along the north coast.

39.   A slight chance of showers north coast towards morning.

40.   A heavy surf advisory is in effect this afternoon for the north coasts of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.