Meteorologists forecast mild weather in coastal areas and nearby regions, with cooler temperatures in the mountainous highlands.

The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology’s Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center has issued a weather update for Wednesday, predicting clear to partly cloudy skies across coastal areas. Temperatures will remain moderate, with scattered rain expected along parts of the southern and western coasts. Light winds will prevail on the eastern coasts, while moderate to active winds will affect the southwestern coasts, Bab al-Mandab, and the southern western coast, with speeds ranging from 20 to 30 knots.

Mountainous Areas and Desert Regions

According to the daily weather bulletin received by the Yemen News Agency (Saba), the mountainous regions will experience clear to partly cloudy conditions, with cooler temperatures during the night and early morning. Scattered rain, some of which may be thundery, is likely in various parts of the western highlands. Meanwhile, desert and plateau areas will see sunny and relatively dusty conditions, particularly in the eastern deserts, with light to moderate winds.

Temperature Expectations

The forecast for maximum and minimum temperatures on Wednesday is as follows:

• Coastal Areas:
  • Aden: 31°C / 25°C
  • Mukalla: 31°C / 25°C
  • Hodeidah: 32°C / 26°C
  • Socotra: 33°C / 23°C
  • Mokha: 31°C / 25°C
  • Al-Ghaydah: 33°C / 22°C
  • Zinjibar: 31°C / 24°C
  • Lahij: 32°C / 23°C
• Desert and Plateau Areas:
  • Sayun: 34°C / 17°C
  • Marib: 33°C / 17°C
  • Ataq: 33°C / 18°C
  • Bayhan: 32°C / 19°C
• Mountainous Areas:
  • Sana’a: 27°C / 11°C
  • Taiz: 28°C / 15°C
  • Dhamar: 26°C / 09°C
  • Al-Dhale: 28°C / 15°C
  • Ibb: 28°C / 15°C
  • Al-Bayda: 27°C / 09°C

Safety Warnings for Citizens

The center urges citizens and drivers in the western mountainous regions to avoid valleys and low-lying areas due to reduced visibility from rain. Additionally, residents in desert areas, particularly those with respiratory conditions, should avoid direct exposure to dust and sand.

Marine Conditions and Warnings

In its daily marine bulletin, the Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center anticipates calm seas along the coasts of Al-Mahrah, Hadramaut, Shabwa, Abyan, Aden, and the Socotra Archipelago. The waters off Bab al-Mandab and the western coasts will experience moderate waves. The center also reports that the Arabian Sea will have light waves, while the Gulf of Aden will see light to moderate conditions. However, the Red Sea may experience moderate to rough waves. Fishermen and sea-goers along the western coasts, Bab al-Mandab, and the Red Sea should exercise caution due to potential sea disturbances and strong winds.

This comprehensive weather forecast aims to keep the public informed and safe during varying weather conditions across Yemen.

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