Meteorologists forecast severe cold weather with a chance of frost, while temperatures remain mild during the day.
Cold Weather Forecast for Mountainous Regions
The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology’s Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center predicts extremely cold weather in mountainous areas today, Sunday. Residents should be aware of the possibility of frost in some regions. Coastal areas will experience mild temperatures, while desert and plateau regions will have a mix of moderate daytime temperatures and cooler nights.
Weather Conditions in Mountainous Areas
According to the daily weather bulletin released by the center, various weather maps, satellite images, and global numerical model outputs indicate clear skies in the mountainous regions. However, temperatures will drop significantly during the night and early morning, especially in the western highlands, where frost may form in certain areas.
Coastal and Desert Weather Outlook
The center also forecasts partly cloudy skies along the coastal regions, with moderate temperatures. There is a chance of scattered rain in parts of the Socotra Archipelago. Light to moderate winds will blow along the southern coasts, while stronger winds, reaching up to 28 knots, will affect the Socotra Archipelago and the southern western coasts. In desert and plateau areas, expect clear skies with moderate daytime temperatures, but cooler nights, accompanied by moderate winds that may stir up dust and sand.
Temperature Predictions Across Various Provinces
The expected maximum and minimum temperatures for today, Sunday, are as follows:
- Aden: 30°C / 23°C
- Sana’a: 25°C / 3°C
- Mukalla: 29°C / 22°C
- Socotra: 30°C / 20°C
- Al-Ghayda: 31°C / 17°C
- Sayun: 29°C / 12°C
- Taiz: 27°C / 12°C
- Al-Dhale: 25°C / 11°C
- Marib: 28°C / 11°C
- Ataq: 27°C / 12°C
- Lahij: 30°C / 22°C
- Al-Hudaydah: 31°C / 24°C
- Zinjibar: 30°C / 23°C
Health and Safety Advisory
The Weather Forecast Center urges citizens, particularly the elderly and children in mountainous areas, to take precautions against the cold weather during the night and early morning. Farmers, livestock breeders, and beekeepers in these regions should also prepare for the drop in temperatures and take necessary safety measures.
Marine Weather Conditions
The marine weather bulletin released today indicates that the sea conditions along the coasts of Abyan, Aden, and the western shores will be calm. In contrast, the coasts of Al-Mahra, Hadramaut, Shabwa, and Bab al-Mandab will experience moderate waves. The waters around the Socotra Archipelago will be moderate to choppy. Furthermore, the regional waters in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea will experience moderate waves, while the Arabian Sea will be moderate to choppy. The center warns fishermen and ship captains operating near the Socotra Archipelago, the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Aden, eastern coasts, Bab al-Mandab, and the Red Sea to be cautious of high waves and strong winds.
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