Kuwait faces sizzle spell over weekend
Dharar Al-Ali, Director General of Meteorology, informed KUNA that northwesterly to variable winds will prevail, ranging from light to moderate speeds. Scattered clouds are also expected intermittently.
On Thursday, daytime temperatures are predicted to reach between 46 and 49 degrees Celsius, accompanied by northwesterly to variable winds blowing at speeds between 8 and 28 kilometers per hour. The sea is expected to be light to moderate, with waves ranging from 1 to 3 feet.
The night will remain hot, with minimum temperatures between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Winds will be variable northwesterly, light to moderate, with speeds ranging from 6 to 26 km/h. Sea conditions will remain calm, with waves between 1 and 3 feet.
Friday's forecast indicates similar very hot daytime temperatures between 46 and 49 degrees Celsius, with northwesterly to variable winds blowing at 8 to 28 km/h. The sea state is expected to be light to moderate with waves from 1 to 3 feet. Nighttime temperatures will rise slightly to a range of 29 to 31 degrees Celsius, with variable winds continuing at light to moderate speeds.
Looking ahead to Saturday, the weather will again be very hot, with daytime temperatures possibly reaching 47 to 50 degrees Celsius. Winds will remain northwesterly to variable, blowing between 8 and 30 kilometers per hour. The sea is forecast to be light to moderate with waves between 1 and 4 feet.
Saturday night will bring hot and relatively humid conditions, especially in coastal areas. Temperatures are expected to remain between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, with variable to northwesterly winds at speeds from 8 to 28 km/h. Scattered clouds will appear, and the sea will stay calm with waves ranging from 1 to 3 feet.
The Meteorological Department advises residents and visitors to take necessary precautions during this period of extreme heat, particularly in outdoor activities.
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