WASM – It is expected that the Kingdom will be affected on Wednesday and Thursday by a weak low-pressure system positioned south of Cyprus, causing renewed rainfall in the northern Kingdom and parts of its center in the form of (scattered moderate showers), coinciding with active western winds and cold weather, especially during the night and morning.
Gradual stabilization at the end of the week|
Starting from the end of the week, weather will gradually stabilize and temperatures will rise slightly with the weather remaining generally cold and autumnal, especially during the night and morning in mountainous areas, with temperatures remaining several degrees below seasonal averages.
Warm autumn conditions at the beginning and middle of next week|
Temperatures will rise at the beginning and middle of next week temporarily and become slightly above their seasonal averages, around 27 degrees Celsius in the capital and mountains, with high clouds appearing during some periods. A deep high-pressure system is positioned in various atmospheric layers over the Kingdom for a short period. It is recommended to be vigilant about seasonal illnesses (very high probability), as warm clothing should continue to be worn from evening and night periods until morning due to large temperature differences.
Tropical wave approaching East Africa mid-week|
A high-humidity tropical wave is beginning, which is expected to coincide with a tropical storm that will affect East Africa and southern Yemen, accompanied by very large quantities of rain and stormy, turbulent conditions. There is a possibility that this wave could develop into a hurricane in those areas. This weather condition and its impact on the region are being monitored with continuous weather updates.
Noticeable temperature drop mid-next week|
Temperatures will drop significantly and markedly mid-next week as a result of the beginning of influence from cooler and more humid air currents affecting the Kingdom, ahead of expected rainy conditions.
"Strong" rainy conditions over the Kingdom during the last week of October|
WASM Regional Center is monitoring strong rainy weather conditions over the Kingdom and the region in general within a regional and wide-scale heavy rainfall event. Details will be issued progressively, especially with the coincidence of a high-humidity tropical wave with the expected rainy conditions.
According to climate model data from WASM Regional Center, it is expected that the region will be affected by strong and heavy rainfall weather conditions during the last week of the month, preceded by a short and temporary rise in temperatures as shown in the chart and according to data updated on 27-9-2023.
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