8 Arab countries will be affected by thunderstorms and hail this week.

Arab Weather - Forecasts indicate renewed chances of thunderstorms in a number of Arab countries on Friday and Saturday. This is due to the region being affected by atmospheric instability, accompanied by the proliferation of cumulus clouds during the afternoon and evening hours, followed by localized showers of rain, varying in intensity and geographical scope.

Thunderstorms in parts of Saudi Arabia and Yemen

In detail, cumulus clouds are expected to continue into the afternoon over the highlands of the southwest of the Kingdom, including the Asir and Al-Baha highlands, extending to parts of the Empty Quarter and the southern Riyadh region. Showers of varying intensity are expected, accompanied by lightning and thunder.

Rainfall will also affect the western and southern highlands of Yemen, where moderate to heavy rainfall is expected, with active surface winds causing dust storms in some desert areas.

Oman: Changeable weather with a chance of drizzle and thunderstorms

Weather maps indicate that the southern Arabian Peninsula will be affected by an influx of tropical moisture, making the weather in the Sultanate of Oman volatile, ranging from partly cloudy to cloudy at times across many states and governorates. There is a chance of drizzle in several areas, particularly those overlooking the Arabian Sea, including the city of Salalah. It is possible that the drizzle will be heavy at times.

Forecasts also indicate the possibility of cumulus clouds forming over some areas of the Al Hajar Mountains, accompanied by thunderstorms.

UAE: Clouds and drizzle with a chance of cumulus clouds

In the UAE, the effects of tropical humidity are expected to manifest as clouds at various altitudes, with heavy drizzle falling during the night and morning hours on the east coast and mountains.

There is also a chance of some thunderstorms forming over limited parts of the country, especially in the southern regions, including Al Ain.

Low chance of thunderstorms in Qatar

The latest weather updates from the Arab Weather Center indicate renewed chances of cumulonimbus clouds forming across various parts of Qatar in the coming days, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. These clouds are expected to be accompanied by scattered showers of rain in some areas.

A state of instability is affecting the coasts of Syria and Lebanon due to a weak air depression.

Unstable weather conditions are expected to develop, particularly along the coasts of Syria and Lebanon, starting Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday. Rainfall is expected to increase, with heavy thunderstorms likely at times, particularly in coastal areas of Syria, such as Latakia and its surrounding areas. This calls for caution, as heavy rainfall will likely result in rising water levels in some neighborhoods.

And God knows best.