Meteorology: Decrease in Horizontal Visibility Due to Dust

The Meteorology Department warned on Thursday of reduced horizontal visibility due to suspended dust, dropping to less than 1,000 meters and potentially becoming zero in some areas. Additionally, the department forecast that Thursday’s weather would be warm and humid, particularly in coastal regions, with some cloud cover and a chance of scattered light rain, followed by fog in the evening. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 24 degrees.

The department noted that daytime winds will be variable, shifting to southeasterly, with light to moderate speeds ranging between 8 and 32 kilometers per hour. Nighttime winds will be southeasterly to variable, with speeds between 6 and 28 kilometers per hour. It added that nighttime weather will be mild and humid, especially in coastal areas, with continued chances of scattered rain and fog in some regions, and humidity levels may reach up to 95 percent.

Regarding sea conditions, the department indicated that the sea will be calm to moderately rough, with wave heights ranging from 1 to 4 feet during the day and 1 to 3 feet at night.