Meteorological Authority: Varied weather with mild to hot conditions along the coasts and thunderstorms in mountainous areas.

The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology’s Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center predicts a mix of moderate to relatively warm weather along coastal areas and nearby regions. Residents can expect partly cloudy skies with active winds, which may become strong along the southern western coasts, Bab al-Mandab, and on Meyun Island.

Conditions in Mountainous Areas

In the mountainous regions, the forecast indicates dry and cold weather during the night and early morning. There is a possibility of fog formation and thunderstorms in parts of the highlands and the western and northwestern slopes. Meanwhile, desert and plateau areas will experience dry conditions with partly cloudy skies during the day. Nights will remain mild, but winds may stir up sand and dust.

Expected Temperatures for Saturday

The following temperatures are expected across various regions on Saturday:

• Coastal Areas:
  • Aden: 31°C / 25°C
  • Mukalla: 30°C / 24°C
  • Hodeidah: 32°C / 25°C
• Desert and Plateau Areas:
  • Sayun: 38°C / 16°C
  • Marib: 36°C / 17°C
  • Ataq: 33°C / 21°C
• Mountainous Areas:
  • Sana’a: 29°C / 10°C
  • Taiz: 31°C / 14°C
  • Dhamar: 27°C / 09°C

Safety Warnings from the Center

The Weather Forecast Center issues the following warnings:

1. Avoid riverbeds in areas likely to experience thunderstorms.
2. Exercise caution due to fog that may reduce visibility in mountainous and southern coastal regions.
3. Be wary of strong winds that may stir up sand and dust in the southwestern coastal areas.

Marine Conditions

On the maritime front, the center anticipates variable sea conditions. The Arabian Sea will see light waves, while the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, including Bab al-Mandab, may experience moderate to rough seas. Fishermen and sea-goers should heed warnings regarding strong winds and turbulent waves in these areas.

This comprehensive weather update aims to keep residents informed and safe as they navigate the changing conditions across the region.

Weather Forecast and Warnings for Coastal and Mountainous Regions

The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology’s weather prediction center anticipates moderate to relatively hot weather in coastal areas and nearby regions, with clear to partly cloudy skies and active winds, reaching strong levels along the southern western coasts, Bab al-Mandab, and Meyun Island.

In the mountainous areas, dry and cold weather is expected during the night and early morning, with a possibility of fog formation and thunderstorms in parts of the highlands and western and northwestern slopes. The desert and plateau regions will experience dry weather with clear to partly cloudy skies during the day, and moderate temperatures at night and early morning, along with winds stirring up sand and dust.

Expected Temperatures for Saturday:

• Coastal Areas: Aden (31/25), Mukalla (30/24), Al Hudaydah (32/25).
• Desert and Plateau Areas: Sayun (38/16), Marib (36/17), Ataq (33/21).
• Mountainous Areas: Sana’a (29/10), Taiz (31/14), Dhamar (27/09).

Center Warnings:

1. Stay away from flood-prone areas in regions that may experience thunderstorms.
2. Exercise caution due to fog that may limit horizontal visibility in mountainous areas and southern coasts.
3. Be wary of strong winds stirring up sand and dust in the southwestern coastal areas.

Marine Conditions: The center predicts variable sea conditions, ranging from light waves in the Arabian Sea to moderate to rough conditions in the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and Bab al-Mandab, warning fishermen and sea-goers about strong winds and wave disturbances in these areas.

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