Sana'a: The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning forecasts thunderstorms in mountainous, coastal, and desert regions over the next 24 hours.
According to Yemen News Agency, the center's weather bulletin indicates that skies may be clear to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy during the day with thunderstorms of varying intensity, accompanied by hail, in parts of the governorates of Taiz, Ibb, Al Dhale'a, Raymah, and Al Mahwit.
Scattered rain, sometimes accompanied by thunder, is also expected in parts of the governorates of Sa'dah, Hajjah, Amran, Sana'a, Dhamar, Al Bayda, Lahj, Abyan, and parts of Shabwah, Hadhramaut, and Al Mahrah plateaus. Mist or fog may form in some areas.
Hot and humid conditions are anticipated, with partly cloudy skies and scattered showers, sometimes accompanied by thunder, along parts of the eastern coasts and the Tihama plain. Strong winds are expected along the Socotra archipelago and the eastern coasts, with speeds ranging from 20 to 45 knots. Relatively dusty conditions are expected along the southern coasts.
In desert areas, very hot conditions are projected, ranging from clear to partly cloudy, with scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms in parts of the deserts of Al Mahrah, Hadramawt, and Shabwah governorates. Moderate winds are expected, occasionally becoming active and stirring up dust and sand.
The center has warned citizens of the dangers of flash floods in ravines and valleys, advising against being in or attempting to cross them during and after rainfall. It also warned of rockfalls, mudslides, and reduced horizontal visibility on mountain roads.
Additionally, the center advised against being in high places and using mobile phones to avoid being struck by lightning. Seafarers, fishermen, and ship captains in the Socotra archipelago and along the eastern and southern coasts have been warned of rough seas and high waves.
Lastly, the center cautioned residents in the deserts, interior plateaus, plains, and coastal areas about hot and very hot weather, advising them to drink plenty of fluids and avoid direct sun exposure during midday hours.