The Meteorological Authority forecasts thunderstorms in several provinces and warns of cold conditions in mountainous areas and deserts.

Weather Forecast for Coastal and Mountainous Regions

The Meteorological Center for Weather Forecasting and Early Warning at the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology has predicted that the weather in coastal areas and nearby regions will be humid and hot during the day, with moderate temperatures at night and in the early morning. The forecast indicates partial cloudiness with a chance of scattered rain in parts of the western coastal areas and the Socotra Archipelago. Winds will be moderate, with increased activity along the southern and western coasts and Bab al-Mandab.

Mountainous Areas and Desert Regions

According to the daily weather bulletin received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the mountainous regions will experience dry and clear weather, transitioning to partial cloudiness. Daytime temperatures will remain moderate, while nights will be relatively cold. There is a possibility of thunderstorms in parts of the western slopes of Hajjah, Raymah, Al-Mahwit, Ibb, and Taiz, with fog expected in some areas. The desert and plateau regions will see generally dry and dusty conditions, with hot temperatures during the day and moderate to cold temperatures at night and in the early morning. Winds will range from moderate to active, stirring up sand and dust.

Temperature Forecast

The expected maximum and minimum temperatures for Saturday in coastal areas and nearby regions are as follows: Aden 31 / 25, Mukalla 31 / 25, Al-Hudaydah 32 / 27, Socotra 32 / 26, Al-Makha 31 / 25, Al-Ghaydah 32 / 21, Zinjibar 31 / 26, and Lahij 33 / 25. In the desert and plateau areas, temperatures are expected to be: Sayun 31 / 15, Marib 32 / 16, Ataq 29 / 16, and Bayhan 30 / 15. In the mountainous regions, temperatures will be: Sana’a 25 / 09, Taiz 27 / 14, Dhamar 23 / 07, Al-Dhale’e 26 / 17, Ibb 24 / 10, and Al-Bayda 24 / 08.

Safety Warnings

The center has warned citizens in areas expecting thunderstorms to avoid riverbeds and valleys, and to be cautious of lightning and strong winds associated with these storms. It advised residents in mountainous and desert areas to take necessary precautions against cold weather during the night and early morning, emphasizing the importance of wearing warm clothing, especially for children, school students, the elderly, and those working outdoors.

Marine Conditions

In its daily marine bulletin, the Meteorological Center has forecasted that the sea conditions along the coasts of Al-Mahrah, Hadramaut, Shabwa, Abyan, and Aden will be calm. Meanwhile, the waters off Bab al-Mandab, the western coasts, and the Socotra Archipelago will experience light to moderate waves. The sea conditions in Yemen’s territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea will also be light to moderate.

Advisory for Sea Goers

The center has cautioned sea-goers and fishermen in the southwestern coastal areas, Bab al-Mandab, and Yemen’s territorial waters in the Red Sea and eastern Gulf of Aden about potential sea disturbances and strong winds.

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