8 Arab countries will be affected by seasonal rains during the weekend.

Arab Weather – Meteorologists at the Arab Weather Regional Center predict that several Arab countries will experience unstable weather and seasonal thunderstorms over the weekend. These conditions will be concentrated in Gulf countries such as the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE, as well as Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and parts of Morocco and Algeria, extending to Tunisia.

Saudi Arabia and Yemen: Local thunderstorms and dust-raising winds

In detail, humid winds are expected to continue flowing from tropical regions towards the mountainous highlands of Jazan and Asir on Friday and Saturday, with these areas experiencing unstable weather in the afternoon and evening hours. Cumulus clouds are expected to increase over the mountains, with a chance of local thunderstorms, which may be heavy in narrow geographical areas, and the possibility of flash floods in some valleys.

Arab Weather experts also predict that the western mountains of Yemen will be affected by the same weather system, with cumulus clouds appearing in the afternoon and varying amounts of rain falling, along with active surface winds that will stir up dust in some desert areas.

Oman and UAE Mountains: Monsoon Rains Continue

In the Sultanate of Oman, the effects of the humid summer monsoon continue over the Al Hajar Mountains, leading to unstable weather and the formation of local thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening periods, resulting in rainfall of varying intensity. These showers may sometimes extend towards the eastern mountains of the UAE, particularly the mountainous regions, without directly impacting the major cities.

More rain expected in South Sudan this weekend

Weather models indicate that large parts of South Sudan may be affected on Friday and Saturday by an extension of a humid tropical mass, leading to significant cumulus cloud activity and intermittent heavy thunderstorms , especially in the central and southern regions of the country.
These weather conditions may lead to localized rises in water levels and the flow of valleys in some low-lying areas. Residents are advised to exercise caution in areas near waterways, especially with the possibility of limited flooding.

Unstable weather and rain expected in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria

In a related context, unstable weather conditions are also expected across parts of northern Morocco and northern Algeria, as well as central and northern Tunisia. Thunderstorms are expected to form, accompanied by lightning and thunder, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. These conditions could lead to localized showers in some areas.

Summer monsoon rains: between benefits and risks

These summer rains are a common seasonal phenomenon during the summer months, resulting from the interaction between humid monsoon winds and surface heating. While they are highly beneficial in renewing vegetation and replenishing groundwater reserves, they can sometimes cause flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas.