The meteorological department forecasts moderate weather with scattered rain in coastal and mountainous areas.
- The weather is expected to be partly cloudy and moderately warm in coastal areas.
- Scattered rain is possible in the western coasts and Socotra Archipelago.
- Mountainous regions may experience thunderous rain and fog in certain areas.
- Citizens are warned to avoid riverbeds due to flooding risks from rainfall.
Weather Forecast for Coastal and Mountainous Areas
The Meteorological Forecast Center and Early Warning Authority of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology predicted today, Saturday, that the weather in coastal areas and nearby regions will be partly cloudy and moderately warm. There is a possibility of scattered rain in parts of the western coasts and the Socotra Archipelago. Light winds will prevail along the southern and eastern coasts, while winds will be active at Bab al-Mandab and the southern western coasts.
Mountainous Regions and Desert Areas
According to the daily weather bulletin, which the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) received, the mountainous regions will experience partly cloudy weather with a chance of scattered rain, some of which may be thunderous, particularly in parts of the western highlands of Saada to the north. Additionally, there is a possibility of fog or mist forming in some areas. The desert and plateau regions will see clear to partly cloudy weather, hot during the day, and relatively cool at night, with moderate winds that may occasionally become active.
Temperature Predictions
The weather bulletin forecasts maximum and minimum temperatures for today, Saturday, in coastal areas and nearby regions as follows: Aden 33 / 26, Mukalla 32 / 25, Hodeidah 34 / 28, Socotra 33 / 26, Mokha 34 / 28, Al-Ghaydah 34 / 25, Zinjibar 33 / 25, and Lahij 34 / 25. In the desert and plateau areas, temperatures are expected to be: Sayoun 34 / 19, Marib 34 / 20, Ataq 33 / 21, and Bayhan 33 / 19. In the mountainous areas, temperatures will be: Sana’a 27 / 11, Taiz 29 / 16, Dhamar 25 / 08, Al-Dhale’e 29 / 16, Ibb 27 / 12, and Al-Bayda 27 / 12.
Warnings for Citizens and Drivers
The center warned citizens and vehicle drivers in areas expecting rainfall to avoid riverbeds and valleys due to the risk of flooding and reduced visibility.
Marine Conditions and Warnings
In its daily marine bulletin, the Meteorological Forecast Center and Early Warning Authority predicted that sea conditions along the coasts of Al-Mahrah, Hadramaut, Shabwa, Abyan, Aden, the western coasts, and the Socotra Archipelago will be calm. The sea at Bab al-Mandab will be moderately rough. Additionally, the sea conditions in Yemen’s territorial waters in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden will be calm, while the Red Sea will experience moderate waves.
The center also warned fishermen and sea-goers in Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea about potential sea disturbances and strong winds.
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