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Kuwait Times
05-08-2025
- Climate
- Kuwait Times
Dust to humidity: Kuwait weather to shift midweek
KUWAIT: Dusty weather is expected to continue until Tuesday evening. — File photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat KUWAIT: Dusty conditions will persist across Kuwait Tuesday as strong northwesterly winds continue to sweep through the country, the Kuwait Meteorological Department said on Monday. Acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that wind speeds are exceeding 60 kilometers per hour, significantly reducing visibility, especially in open areas. However, he noted that weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday evening. 'The country is currently under the influence of the Indian monsoon low, accompanied by a hot and dry air mass,' Al-Ali explained. 'This is driving moderate to strong northwesterly winds that are stirring up dust and raising sea waves up to six feet at times.' According to Al-Ali, winds will gradually begin to subside by Tuesday afternoon. Starting Tuesday evening, winds are expected to shift to a southeasterly direction along the coast, bringing a rise in humidity levels across the country - particularly in coastal areas. This humid spell is expected to last through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Last Tuesday, Kuwait entered what meteorologists say is the hottest stretch of the year, a 13-day period when temperatures are expected to soar as high as 52°C in some parts of the country. The country's Meteorological Centre and the Ojairi Scientific Centre have warned that the extreme heat is part of a seasonal phase known locally as 'Al-Mirzam.' The period, which marks the peak of Kuwait's summer heat, will continue until August 10. The Mirzam phase signals the most intense stretch of the summer, after which the season gradually transitions into 'Al Kulaibin,' known for its oppressive humidity, and later into 'Suhail', when conditions begin to ease. — KUNA
Arab Times
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait faces sizzle spell over weekend
KUWAIT CITY, July 10: The Kuwait Meteorological Department (MD) has forecasted very hot weather during the daytime and hot to warm conditions at night throughout the upcoming weekend. This weather pattern is influenced by an extension of the Indian monsoon depression bringing a very hot and relatively dry air mass over the region. 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.
Arab Times
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait weather: Daytime temperatures soar to 50°C as heatwave persists
KUWAIT CITY, July 10: The Kuwait Meteorological Department (MD) has forecasted very hot weather during the daytime and hot to warm conditions at night throughout the upcoming weekend. This weather pattern is influenced by an extension of the Indian monsoon depression bringing a very hot and relatively dry air mass over the region. 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.
Arab Times
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait set for 49°C weekend with dust, heat, choppy seas
KUWAIT CITY, June 26: Kuwait is set to experience extremely hot weather during the day and hot to warm conditions at night throughout the upcoming weekend, according to the Kuwait Meteorological Department (KMD). Dharar Al-Ali, Acting Director of the KMD, said the country will be affected by an extension of the Indian monsoon depression, bringing a hot and dry air mass. The weather will also be impacted by light to moderate northwesterly winds, which are expected to become active at times, stirring dust storms in open areas and causing high sea waves. On Thursday, the daytime weather is forecast to be very hot with northwesterly to variable winds blowing at speeds between 12 and 45 kilometers per hour. There is a possibility of dust storms in exposed areas along with some scattered clouds. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 46°C and 48°C, and sea conditions will be light to moderate with wave heights between 1 and 5 feet. Thursday night will remain hot, with northwesterly to variable winds at speeds of 10 to 35 km/h. Minimum temperatures will range from 29°C to 31°C, and the sea will remain light to moderate with waves between 2 and 5 feet. On Friday, the very hot daytime weather will persist, accompanied by northwesterly to variable winds at speeds of 10 to 40 km/h. Maximum temperatures will hover between 46°C and 48°C. The sea will stay light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 2 to 5 feet. Friday night will continue to be hot, with northwesterly winds at speeds between 12 and 38 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected to be between 30°C and 32°C. Sea conditions will remain stable with waves between 2 and 5 feet. Saturday's forecast calls for very hot weather during the day, with northwesterly to variable winds at 10 to 42 km/h. There is a chance of dust in open areas and scattered cloud cover. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise to between 47°C and 49°C. Sea conditions will be light to moderate with waves between 2 and 5 feet. Saturday night will remain hot, with similar wind patterns ranging from 10 to 38 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected between 31°C and 33°C, and the sea will continue to see light to moderate waves between 1 and 4 feet. The meteorological department continues to advise residents to take precautions against the extreme heat and potential dust storms, particularly in open areas.
Arab Times
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait braces for scorching weekend temperatures and dusty conditions
KUWAIT CITY, June 26: Kuwait is set to experience extremely hot weather during the day and hot to warm conditions at night throughout the upcoming weekend, according to the Kuwait Meteorological Department (KMD). Dharar Al-Ali, Acting Director of the KMD, said the country will be affected by an extension of the Indian monsoon depression, bringing a hot and dry air mass. The weather will also be impacted by light to moderate northwesterly winds, which are expected to become active at times, stirring dust storms in open areas and causing high sea waves. On Thursday, the daytime weather is forecast to be very hot with northwesterly to variable winds blowing at speeds between 12 and 45 kilometers per hour. There is a possibility of dust storms in exposed areas along with some scattered clouds. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 46°C and 48°C, and sea conditions will be light to moderate with wave heights between 1 and 5 feet. Thursday night will remain hot, with northwesterly to variable winds at speeds of 10 to 35 km/h. Minimum temperatures will range from 29°C to 31°C, and the sea will remain light to moderate with waves between 2 and 5 feet. On Friday, the very hot daytime weather will persist, accompanied by northwesterly to variable winds at speeds of 10 to 40 km/h. Maximum temperatures will hover between 46°C and 48°C. The sea will stay light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 2 to 5 feet. Friday night will continue to be hot, with northwesterly winds at speeds between 12 and 38 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected to be between 30°C and 32°C. Sea conditions will remain stable with waves between 2 and 5 feet. Saturday's forecast calls for very hot weather during the day, with northwesterly to variable winds at 10 to 42 km/h. There is a chance of dust in open areas and scattered cloud cover. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise to between 47°C and 49°C. Sea conditions will be light to moderate with waves between 2 and 5 feet. Saturday night will remain hot, with similar wind patterns ranging from 10 to 38 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected between 31°C and 33°C, and the sea will continue to see light to moderate waves between 1 and 4 feet. The meteorological department continues to advise residents to take precautions against the extreme heat and potential dust storms, particularly in open areas.
