Arabian Gulf: An air mass with cooler-than-usual temperatures, accompanied by a significant drop in temperatures and strong winds that cause dust waves.

Arab Weather - Weather maps at the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate that the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding countries, such as Qatar, Bahrain, the eastern coasts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and all the way to the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman, will be affected, starting today and during Wednesday and Thursday, by an air mass with temperatures below their average, rushing from the north, where temperatures will continue to drop significantly with strong northwesterly winds blowing, causing dust and dirt.

In detail, a cooler air mass is rushing towards the waters of the Arabian Gulf and will initially affect Qatar, Bahrain, and the eastern coasts of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, temperatures will drop sharply and significantly compared to previous days, and the weather will be more moderate in terms of temperatures, which will be in the twenties in most areas during the daytime hours. There will also be a noticeable drop in nighttime temperatures, making the weather relatively cold in the inland areas during the late night hours and early morning hours, which requires wearing warmer clothing.

Due to differences in atmospheric pressure, active to strong northwesterly winds will blow over the waters of the Arabian Gulf and the bordering countries, reaching the Sultanate of Oman. This will cause disturbances in sea waves on the coasts and in the depths, especially with waves exceeding 2.5 meters in height at times. The strong winds will cause dust and dirt to be stirred up in the interior regions of Qatar, Bahrain, eastern Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Sultanate of Oman.

The same air mass will continue to affect many regions on Thursday, with strong winds and dust waves.

The same air mass is expected to continue to affect the Arabian Gulf countries on Thursday, God willing, with temperatures dropping further below their average for this time of year. The weather will remain generally hot during the day and relatively cold in the interior regions at night, with strong winds, especially at sea, accompanied by strong gusts reaching 80 km/h. The sea will be noticeably rough.

In the UAE, the National Center of Meteorology predicts a significant drop in temperatures in the coming days. The weather will be moderate, with northwesterly winds, particularly strong and active at sea, likely to stir up dust and dirt, reducing horizontal visibility.

Arab Weather Recommendations:

Avoid sailing in small boats in the waters of the Arabian Gulf due to rough waves.

Beware of the risks of high dust levels and their impact on patients with respiratory diseases, eyes, and horizontal vision.

Wear warmer clothing for the expected cold weather during the night hours.

And God knows best.