Meteorological reports indicate scattered rain in parts of Socotra’s coast, with mild and very cold weather in the provinces.
Weather Forecast: Rain Expected in Socotra Archipelago
The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology’s Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center reports potential scattered rain today, Friday, across parts of the Socotra Archipelago. Coastal areas will experience moderate temperatures, while mountainous regions will face cold to extremely cold conditions. Additionally, the internal plateaus and desert areas will have mild daytime temperatures, dropping to relatively cold at night.
Coastal Weather Conditions
According to the daily weather bulletin received by the Yemen News Agency (Saba), coastal areas will see partly cloudy skies with moderate temperatures. There is a possibility of scattered rain on parts of the Socotra coast. Winds will be moderate along the southern coasts, while the southwestern coasts may experience stronger winds reaching up to 25 knots, stirring up dust and sand.
Mountainous and Desert Weather
The center anticipates clear and cold to extremely cold weather in the mountainous regions during the night and early morning, particularly in the western highlands. The internal plateaus will experience relatively cold temperatures. Fog formation is also possible. Desert areas will enjoy clear skies with moderate daytime temperatures, while nights will be relatively cold. Winds will remain moderate, contributing to dust and sand disturbances.
Temperature Expectations Across Provinces
The forecast for maximum and minimum temperatures in various provinces is as follows:
- Aden: 31°C / 25°C
- Sana’a: 25°C / 3°C
- Mukalla: 29°C / 21°C
- Socotra: 30°C / 21°C
- Al-Ghaydah: 31°C / 18°C
- Say’un: 29°C / 10°C
- Taiz: 27°C / 16°C
- Al-Dhale: 25°C / 12°C
- Marib: 29°C / 12°C
- Ataq: 30°C / 11°C
- Lahij: 31°C / 21°C
- Al-Hudaydah: 32°C / 26°C
- Zinjibar: 30°C / 23°C
Safety Warnings for Residents
The center urges residents, particularly the elderly and children in mountainous areas, to take precautions against the cold weather during the night and early morning. It is essential to prepare for the severe cold, especially for farmers, livestock breeders, and beekeepers in these regions.
Marine Conditions and Safety Advisory
In its marine weather bulletin, the center predicts calm seas along the coasts of Hadramaut, Shabwa, Abyan, and Aden. Moderate waves will occur along the coasts of Al-Mahrah, Bab al-Mandab, and the western shores, including the Socotra Archipelago. In the Gulf of Aden, sea conditions will remain calm, while the Arabian Sea and the Red Sea will experience moderate waves. The center warns fishermen and sea-goers around the Socotra Archipelago, Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea to be cautious of high waves and strong winds.
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