Kuwait set to sizzle at 50°C
KUWAIT CITY, May 22: The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast warning of very hot weather conditions across the country over the weekend, with hot nights and active winds expected to stir up dust in some areas.
Speaking to KUNA, Director General of the Meteorological Department Dharar Al-Ali explained that Kuwait is currently affected by the Indian monsoon depression, which is accompanied by a hot and dry air mass. This system is driving temperatures higher and bringing in light to moderate northwesterly winds.
According to Al-Ali, Thursday's weather will be extremely hot, with northwesterly winds blowing at moderate to active speeds between 20 and 50 kilometers per hour, likely causing dust storms in some regions. The maximum temperature is forecast to range between 47 and 49 degrees Celsius. Sea conditions will be moderate to rough, with wave heights between 3 and 6 feet.
During the night, conditions are expected to remain hot, with northwesterly winds at speeds ranging from 12 to 35 kilometers per hour. Minimum temperatures are anticipated to fall between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. The sea will be light to moderate, with wave heights between 2 and 4 feet.
On Friday, the extreme heat will persist, accompanied by northwesterly to variable winds ranging from 8 to 35 kilometers per hour. Temperatures are forecast to peak between 48 and 50 degrees Celsius. The sea is expected to remain calm to moderate, with waves between 1 and 4 feet.
Friday night will continue to be hot, with light to moderate winds from the northwest to variable directions at speeds of 6 to 30 kilometers per hour. Minimum temperatures will remain between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, and sea conditions will be light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 1 to 4 feet.
Looking ahead to Saturday, Al-Ali said the weather will again be very hot, with northwesterly to variable winds blowing at speeds between 8 and 35 kilometers per hour. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 47 to 49 degrees Celsius. The sea will be light to moderate, with waves between 1 and 5 feet.
Saturday night will remain hot, with northwesterly winds at speeds of 12 to 38 kilometers per hour. Minimum temperatures will range from 26 to 28 degrees Celsius, with the sea continuing to see light to moderate waves between 2 and 4 feet.
The Meteorological Department advises residents to take necessary precautions, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, and stay hydrated as the country faces an intense heat wave heading into the weekend.
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