The meteorological department forecasts continued extreme heat in coastal and desert areas, with thunderstorms in the highlands.

Weather Forecast for Sunday

The Meteorological Center and Early Warning Department of the General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology has predicted that the weather will remain humid and hot to very hot in coastal areas and nearby regions. The forecast includes clear to partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered rain in parts of the eastern and western coasts and the Socotra Archipelago. Winds will strengthen around Socotra and the southern coasts.

Mountainous Areas

The center indicated that mountainous regions will experience partly cloudy and moderate temperatures. There is a possibility of heavy thunderstorms accompanied by hail in the western and southwestern highlands, which may extend to parts of the provinces of Lahij, Abyan, Shabwa, Hadramout, and Al Mahrah.

Desert and Plateau Regions

In desert and plateau areas, the forecast predicts dry weather with clear to partly cloudy conditions. Daytime temperatures will be hot to very hot, while nights and early mornings will be moderate. Active winds will stir up sand and dust.

Expected Temperatures for Sunday

Coastal Areas and Nearby Regions: Aden 37/30 – Mukalla 33/28 – Hodeidah 37/30 – Socotra 36/27 – Mokha 36/30 – Al Ghaydah 32/25 – Zinjibar 37/29 – Lahij 39/29

Desert and Plateau Areas: Sayun 39/23 – Marib 37/25 – Ataq 37/23 – Bayhan 36/25

Mountainous Areas: Sana’a 28/14 – Taiz 31/17 – Dhamar 26/12 – Al Dhale’e 30/21 – Ibb 29/13 – Al Bayda 27/17

Weather Warnings

• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight in coastal and desert areas during midday.
• Be cautious of high humidity in coastal regions, which may increase the sensation of heat.
• Stay away from watercourses and valleys in areas expected to receive rain.
• Avoid staying outdoors during thunderstorms and be cautious of strong winds.

Sea Conditions

• Western Coasts: Light waves
• Shabwa – Abyan – Aden – Bab al-Mandab: Light to moderate waves
• Al Mahrah and Hadramout: Moderate waves
• Socotra Archipelago: Moderate to rough waves
• The Red Sea: Light waves
• Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden: Moderate to rough waves

The center reiterated its warnings to fishermen and ship captains in the eastern and southern coasts, the Gulf of Aden, and around the Socotra Archipelago and the Arabian Sea about rough seas, high waves, and strong winds.

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