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Zawya
6 days ago
- Climate
- Zawya
Rains expected in some parts of Oman during Eid holidays
Muscat: In some parts of Oman, cooler temperatures are expected during the Eid holidays. Starting on Wednesday and continuing till Thursday, the weather expert at the Oman Met Office said, "There is a chance of low cloud advection over the coastal areas of the Oman Sea. "The weather pattern could bring in early morning or afternoon rain on Thursday, Friday and Saturday," according to the weather forecaster. During this period, the temperature could be around 35 degrees Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius. Over Al Hajar Mountains, there could be rains during the afternoons. Low clouds or fog formations are expected over the coasts of the Arabian Sea. On Tuesday, the weather forecast stated it would be generally clear skies across all governorates, with some parts of the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman affected by suspended dust. Satellite images had been showing parts of the northern governorates of the Sultanate of Oman continue to be affected by suspended dust, causing a relative decrease in horizontal visibility due to the dust wave. Satellite images indicated that a dust storm was coming from the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the coastal areas of the Sea of Oman. Weather experts had been warning that this could cause reduced horizontal visibility in the coming hours. Dust storms are expected in Zamaim, Haima and Yaaloni and Marmul. There are chances of low clouds/ fog patches at late night and early morning over parts of South Al Sharqiya, Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates. Along the Arabian Sea coasts, winds will be southerly to southwesterly moderate to fresh and along Oman Sea coasts and it will be easterly to northeasterly light to moderate becoming variable light at night, while over rest of the governorates it will be westerly to southwesterly light to moderate occasionally fresh over deserts and open areas. Sea conditions are expected to be moderate to rough along the Arabian Sea coasts with maximum wave height of 3.25 meters and slight to moderate along the western part of Musandam coast with maximum wave height of 1.5 meters and slight over the rest of the coasts with maximum wave height of 1.25 meters. Visibility may be reduced during rising dust and fog formation, warned the Met Office. The highest temperature recorded is 46 in Adham and Fahud. Masirah and Al Halaniyat Islands were cooler than Saiq in Jabal Al Akhdar recording a high of 32 degrees Celsius, but Jabal Shams was the coolest place in Oman was not usual place, Jabal Shams, recording 30 degrees maximum and lowest temperature recorded being 21 degrees. The coolest place in Oman currently is Jabal Samhan in Dhofar Governorate experiencing a high of 29 degrees Celsius and a low of 23 degrees Celsius. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
7 days ago
- Climate
- Observer
Rains expected in parts of Oman during Eid holidays
Muscat: Some parts of the Sultanate of Oman are expected to experience cooler temperatures and rainfall during the Eid holidays, according to the Oman Meteorology Department. A weather expert from the Oman Met Office stated that from Wednesday to Thursday, there is a chance of low cloud advection over the coastal areas of the Sea of Oman. 'The weather pattern may bring early morning or afternoon rain on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,' the official noted. During this period, temperatures are forecast to range between 35°C and 36°C. Rainfall is also likely over the Al Hajar Mountains during the afternoon hours. Low clouds or fog patches are expected along the coasts of the Arabian Sea. On Tuesday, the general forecast indicated mostly clear skies across the Sultanate's governorates, although suspended dust was affecting parts of the northern regions. Satellite imagery showed the continued presence of suspended dust, reducing horizontal visibility. The Met Office reported that a dust storm moving from the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the coastal areas of the Sea of Oman could further affect visibility in the coming hours. Dust storms are anticipated in Zamaim, Haima, Yaaloni and Marmul. There is also a chance of low clouds and fog formation during late night and early morning hours over parts of South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates. Winds along the Arabian Sea coasts will be southerly to southwesterly, moderate to fresh, while along the Sea of Oman coasts, winds will be easterly to northeasterly, light to moderate, becoming variable at night. Across the rest of the governorates, winds are expected to be westerly to southwesterly, light to moderate, occasionally fresh over desert and open areas. Sea conditions are forecast to be moderate to rough along the Arabian Sea coasts, with wave heights reaching up to 3.25 metres. Along the western coast of Musandam, seas will be slight to moderate with wave heights up to 1.5 metres, and slight elsewhere with maximum wave heights of 1.25 metres. The Met Office warned that visibility may be reduced during dust activity and fog formation. The highest temperature recorded was 46°C in Adam and Fahud. Meanwhile, Masirah and the Al Halaniyat Islands reported cooler temperatures than Saiq in the Jabal Akhdar range, with highs of 32°C. However, the coolest location in the Sultanate was not Jabal Shams as usual — which recorded a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C — but Jabal Samhan in Dhofar Governorate, experiencing a maximum of 29°C and a low of 23°C.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Zawya
Northwesterly winds bring dust, heat and wave activity across Oman
Muscat: Northwesterly wind activity began on Tuesday and is expected to continue for several days, affecting most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Meanwhile, the temperature saw a hike, with Suhar recording 47.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The impact of the northwesterly could result in dust and dirt rising over desert and open areas, which may lead to a reduction in horizontal visibility. Meanwhile, sea waves have seen an increase in height along all coasts of the Sultanate of Oman, reaching a maximum height of 3.0 metres. The Oman Met Office stated that high sea waves will be experienced on most of the coasts of the Sultanate of Oman starting from Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and are expected to continue for several days. The sea will be moderate to rough on the coasts of western Musandam Governorate and the coasts of the Arabian Sea, reaching a maximum height of 2-3 meters, and there will be calm to moderate waves on the coasts of the Sea of Oman, 1.25-2 metres. Clear skies are expected over most of the governorates with high and medium cloud advection, which could bring in isolated rain over the Dhofar governorate. There are also chances for cloud convection over Al Hajar Mountains toward the afternoon. Dhofar also has chances of low clouds and fog formation during the late night and early morning over the governorate's coastal areas. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Observer
Northwesterly winds bring dust, heat and wave activity across Oman
Muscat: Northwesterly wind activity began on Tuesday and is expected to continue for several days, affecting most governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. Meanwhile, the temperature saw a hike, with Suhar recording 47.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The impact of the northwesterly could result in dust and dirt rising over desert and open areas, which may lead to a reduction in horizontal visibility. Meanwhile, sea waves have seen an increase in height along all coasts of the Sultanate of Oman, reaching a maximum height of 3.0 metres. The Oman Met Office stated that high sea waves will be experienced on most of the coasts of the Sultanate of Oman starting from Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and are expected to continue for several days. The sea will be moderate to rough on the coasts of western Musandam Governorate and the coasts of the Arabian Sea, reaching a maximum height of 2-3 meters, and there will be calm to moderate waves on the coasts of the Sea of Oman, 1.25-2 metres. Clear skies are expected over most of the governorates with high and medium cloud advection, which could bring in isolated rain over the Dhofar governorate. There are also chances for cloud convection over Al Hajar Mountains toward the afternoon. Dhofar also has chances of low clouds and fog formation during the late night and early morning over the governorate's coastal areas.
