KUWAIT: Director of the Meteorological Department Dharar Al-Ali announced that Kuwait will be affected by moderate to active northwesterly winds, with conditions expected to persist through Sunday before gradually subsiding on Monday. Speaking to KUNA, Al-Ali explained that the latest weather maps and numerical models indicate the country is under the influence of an extension of the Indian monsoon depression, accompanied by a hot, dry air mass. The resulting winds may exceed 60 km/h, stirring up dust and significantly reducing horizontal visibility to less than 1,000 meters in some areas, particularly open and desert regions. The winds are also expected to lead to high sea waves at times.
Al-Ali added that the winds will remain moderate to active on Sunday, ranging between 15 and 55 km/h, continuing to cause dusty conditions and rough sea states with waves occasionally rising above six feet. He noted that conditions will begin to improve gradually from Monday, with wind speeds decreasing and temperatures starting to rise steadily toward the end of the week. “The weather from today until Sunday evening will be generally hot and dusty during the day and tend to be hot at night, with dust expected to gradually settle in the evening hours,” Al-Ali said.
Maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 44°C and 46°C, while minimum temperatures are expected between 30°C and 33°C. Al-Ali urged motorists, especially those driving on highways, to exercise caution due to sudden drop in visibility caused by blowing dust. He also advised beachgoers to avoid the sea during periods of high waves. He called on the public to stay informed by following updates through the Meteorological Department’s official website, mobile application and social media platforms. — KUNA
