Kuwait Braces for Scorching Weekend With Temperatures Reaching 50°C
Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kuwait is bracing for an extremely hot and dry weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 50 degrees Celsius.
- Dust-raising winds are also expected in some areas due to the influence of an extension of the Indian monsoon low.
- The Meteorological Department advises residents to exercise caution during peak afternoon hours and take precautions against extreme temperatures and dust.
Kuwait is set to experience a scorching weekend as temperatures are predicted to soar to a blistering 50 degrees Celsius, accompanied by dry conditions and dust-raising winds. The Meteorological Department has issued forecasts indicating the country is under the influence of an extension of the Indian monsoon low, bringing a hot and dry air mass.
weather maps and forecasts indicate that the country is being affected by an extension of the Indian monsoon low, bringing a hot and dry air mass.
Northwesterly winds will prevail, ranging from light to moderate and occasionally becoming active, reaching speeds of 15 to 45 km/h. These winds are expected to cause dust, particularly in open and exposed areas. High clouds may appear, but the dominant weather feature will be the extreme heat. Maximum temperatures on Thursday are forecast between 48°C and 50°C, with nighttime temperatures remaining hot, between 33°C and 35°C.
The weather will be very hot, with northwesterly winds ranging from light to moderate and occasionally becoming active at speeds of 15 to 45 km/h, raising dust in exposed areas.
This intense heat is expected to continue through Friday and Saturday. Friday will see maximum temperatures between 48°C and 50°C, with winds ranging from 10 to 35 km/h. Nighttime lows will be between 32°C and 34°C. By Saturday, temperatures might slightly decrease to between 46°C and 48°C, but relative humidity is expected to increase, especially in coastal areas, making the nights hot to warm and humid.
The country will continue to experience very hot weather, with northwesterly to variable winds ranging from 10 to 35 km/h.
The Meteorological Department has urged residents to remain cautious, particularly during the peak afternoon hours. They advise taking necessary precautions against the extreme temperatures and the potential impact of dust in open areas. The forecast highlights a significant weather event that requires public awareness and preparedness.
Very hot weather is expected, with increasing relative humidity, especially in coastal areas.
Originally published by Arab Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.