Kuwait Experiences Freezing Conditions Due to a European Cold Air Mass
Kuwait is currently experiencing a period of cold weather, influenced by a high-pressure system extending from Eastern Europe. The cold air mass is expected to result in cold daytime temperatures and very cold conditions at night, with a significant possibility of frost formation in agricultural and desert areas.
Forecast for Saturday: Cold with Cloudy Skies
According to Dharar Al-Ali, Director of the Meteorological Department, the weather on Saturday will be cold during the day, with northwesterly to variable winds blowing at speeds between 8 to 32 kilometers per hour. Light to moderate winds will occasionally become active, which will enhance the cold feeling, especially at night.
- Daytime Temperatures: 16 to 18°C
- Wind Speed: 8 to 32 km/h
- Sea Conditions: Light to moderate waves, ranging from 1 to 3 feet
At night, temperatures will drop significantly, and frost is expected in agricultural and desert regions.
- Nighttime Temperatures: 1 to 3°C
- Wind Speed: 6 to 28 km/h
- Sea Conditions: Light to moderate waves, ranging from 1 to 3 feet
Sunday's Forecast: Cold and Cloudy with Rain Chance
On Sunday, the cold weather will continue, with increasing cloud cover and a shift in wind direction. The winds will shift from variable to northwesterly, blowing at speeds of 8 to 30 km/h.
- Daytime Temperatures: 17 to 19°C
- Wind Speed: 8 to 30 km/h
- Sea Conditions: Light to moderate waves, ranging from 1 to 3 feet
At night, the weather will remain cold, with a chance of scattered light rain later in the evening.
- Nighttime Temperatures: 6 to 8°C
- Wind Speed: 8 to 28 km/h
- Sea Conditions: Light to moderate waves, ranging from 1 to 3 feet
Monday's Forecast: Cold with Scattered Rain and Thunder Possible
Monday’s weather will be cold with partly cloudy to cloudy skies, and there is a chance of scattered rain. Winds will be southeasterly to variable, blowing at speeds of 10 to 35 km/h.
- Daytime Temperatures: 17 to 19°C
- Wind Speed: 10 to 35 km/h
- Sea Conditions: Light to moderate waves, ranging from 1 to 4 feet
At night, the weather will continue to be cold with scattered rain, potentially accompanied by thunder.
- Nighttime Temperatures: 11 to 13°C
- Wind Speed: 10 to 40 km/h
- Sea Conditions: Light to moderate waves, ranging from 2 to 6 feet
Precautions and Recommendations
Al-Ali advised citizens and residents to stay updated on weather conditions by visiting the Kuwait Meteorological Department’s official website, as well as their app and social media channels (KuwaitMet), to ensure they take the necessary precautions.