Oman to be affected by low pressure from Sunday: CAA

Low pressure to bring rain in Oman starting September 29

Muscat: The latest weather updates and analyses of the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Center indicate that the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by an upper-air low- system, starting from Sunday, September 29, 2024, until Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Chance of clouds advection and formation over Dhofar governorate, parts of Al Wusta governorate, Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas with chances of isolated rain and occasional thundershower may extend to the coastal areas of Oman sea.

Details of daily weather condition:

Sunday and Monday 29″ — 30″ of September:

Cloud advection and formation with chances of the rain varying intensity and occasional thunderstorms over the coastal and mountains areas of Dhofar governorate , parts of coastal area Al Wusta governorate and Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas may extend to the coastal areas of Oman sea.

Expected impact:

Rainfall between 10-30 mm may lead to the flow of some wadies .

Fresh downdraft winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots (28-65 km/h) leading to movement of unstable objects.

Decrease in horizontal visibility during thunderstorms and rising dust due to downdraft winds.

Moderate sea along Arabian Sea and Oman Sea coasts with a maximum height of 2.25 meters.

Tuesday 1st of October:

Cloud advection and formation with chances of the isolated rain occasionally thundershowers over the coastal and mountains areas of Dhofar governorate , Al Hajar Mountains and adjoining areas may extend to the coastal areas of Oman Sea.

Expected impact:

Rainfall between 5-15 mm may lead to the flow of some wadies .

Fresh downdraft winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots (28-65 km/h) leading to movement of unstable objects.

Decrease in horizontal visibility during thunderstorms and rising dust due to downdraft winds.

Moderate sea along Arabian Sea and Oman Sea coasts with a maximum height of 2.25 meters