Yemen Monitor/Newsroom
The National Meteorology Center in Yemen forecasts overcast skies turning partly cloudy with thunderstorms of varying intensity accompanied by hail in some parts of the mountainous governorates.
The areas expected to receive rainfall include “Taiz, Ibb, Al-Dhale’, Sa’dah, Raymah, Al-Mahwit, Hajjah, and the highlands of Lahj, Abyan, and Shabwa”, as well as scattered thunderstorms in “Al-Bayda, Dhamar, Imran, and Sana’a” during the daytime and evening hours. Fog or mist may form on parts of the western and southwestern highlands during the night and early morning hours.
The forecast notes a partly cloudy and relatively foggy atmosphere, hot and humid with maximum temperatures ranging from 37-41 degrees Celsius. Winds will be strong in Socotra Archipelago, reaching a maximum speed of 45 knots, while moderate to strong winds are expected along the eastern and southern coasts, ranging from 20 to 30 knots, causing dust and sandstorms. Scattered rainfall is also expected on the coasts of Hadramawt and Mahra.
The forecast warns of a gradual clearing of the skies to become partly cloudy during the day on the coastal areas, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40-45 degrees Celsius. Winds will be moderate to active, with scattered rainfall on the desert areas of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra.
The meteorological center advises against traveling through valleys and flood paths and avoiding areas prone to thunderstorms in mountainous regions where rainfall is expected. Drivers are also warned of reduced visibility due to rain or fog and mist.
seafarers also cautioned due to rough seas around Socotra Archipelago, east of Aden Gulf, and along the eastern and southern coasts. The public is also warned of the hot and humid weather in deserts, oases, and coastal areas, advising against direct exposure to sunlight and recommending increased fluid drink.
