Muscat: The atmosphere of the Sultanate of Oman is expected to be affected by a low pressure system, starting from Sunday until next Tuesday.
During this period, it is expected that clouds will flow and form over the governorate of Dhofar and parts of Al Wusta governorate and Al Hajar Mountains and areas adjacent to them. Rains of varying intensity will fall, sometimes accompanied by thunder, and may extend to include the coastal areas of the Sea of Oman.
The General Directorate of Meteorology added: “There are chances of low clouds or fog formation during the early morning hours of Saturday that may lead to a decrease in horizontal visibility on the coasts of the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea.”
Details of daily weather condition: Sunday and Monday 29 – 30 September: Cloud advection and formation with chances of rain of varying intensity and occasional thunderstorms over the coastal and mountains areas of Dhofar governorate, coastal areas of Al Wusta governorate and Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas may extend to the coastal areas of Sea of Oman.
Expected impact:
• Rainfall between 10-30 mm may lead to the flow of some wadis.
• Fresh downdraft winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots (28-65 km/h) leading to movement of unstable objects.
• Decrease in horizontal visibility during thunderstorms and rising dust due to downdraft winds.
• Moderate sea along the Arabian Sea and Sea of Oman coasts with a maximum wave height of 2.25 metres.
Tuesday, 1 October: Cloud advection and formation with chances of isolated rains, occasional thundershowers over the coastal and mountain areas of Dhofar governorate, Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas may extend to the coastal areas of Sea of Oman
Expected impact:• Rainfall between 5-15 mm may lead to the flow of some wadis
• Fresh downdraft winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots (28-65 km/h) leading to movement of unstable objects.
• Decrease in horizontal visibility during thunderstorms and rising dust due to downdraft winds.
• Moderate sea along the Arabian Sea and Sea of Oman coasts with a maximum height of 2.25 metres.
