Kuwait Braces for Stormy Weather This Weekend
Dusty wind sweeps across Kuwait, accompanied by potential sporadic showers.
Get ready for some wild weather, folks! The Meteorology Department under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has predicted active winds for today, Friday, reaching speeds beyond 60 kilometers per hour. This windstorm will cause visibility to plummet in certain regions, particularly open areas, with less than a kilometer of visibility possible in some instances. You can also expect scattered rain showers, occasionally turning into thundershowers, with a chance of lightning and hail.
The current weather conditions in Kuwait are primarily due to the extension of a surface depression and a warm, humid air mass with light to moderate southeasterly winds that can become quite fierce at times, resulting in dust storms. The acting Director of the Meteorology Department, Dharar Al-Ali, spoke to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) about the volatile weather conditions persisting in the country. He explained that this unstable weather will continue until Saturday due to the transitional period, known as the "Sarayat season."
According to Al-Ali, the "Sarayat season," which typically starts in mid-April, brings drastic changes in weather patterns as temperatures rise and spring transitions into summer. During this period, wind speeds can reach up to 50 km/h, causing dust storms, particularly in open areas. Be cautious, motorists, as reduced visibility, especially on highways, may pose a danger. And beachgoers should be wary of waves that could reach up to six feet high.
Al-Ali urged everyone to stay informed about the latest weather developments by checking the Meteorology Department's official website, app, and social media accounts. The Sarayat season can bring sudden rainfall events and thunderstorms as the "Kanna" summer season begins in late April.
Stay alert, Kuwait! The Sarayat season's unpredictable weather can change rapidly, so be sure to follow official updates for your safety.
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- The Sarayat season, currently affecting Kuwait, brings drastic changes in weather patterns, often causing wind speeds of up to 50 km/h, leading to dust storms, particularly in open areas.
- Motorists are advised to be cautious due to the reduced visibility, especially on highways, posing a potential danger during this weather.
- To stay informed about the latest weather developments, Kuwait residents are encouraged to check the Meteorology Department's official website, app, and social media accounts.
- As the Sarayat season can bring sudden rainfall events and thunderstorms, it's important for everyone to follow official updates to ensure safety during this unpredictable weather.
