Levant | Accompanied by thunderstorms.. A state of atmospheric instability is concentrated in Syria and Lebanon on Sunday evening, and requires attention to the dangers of floods

Arab Weather - Weather experts at the Arab Weather Regional Center said that the latest advanced computer outputs show a change in the shape of weather systems in the northern hemisphere in the recent period. As a result, the eastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea is affected by unstable weather conditions, the effects of which extend to the Levant and are concentrated in Syria and Lebanon.

A state of instability affecting parts of the Levant, centered on Syria and Lebanon.

Weather maps indicate that a cold air mass is rushing through the upper layers of the atmosphere towards the eastern Mediterranean, affecting Turkey and Cyprus and causing unstable weather conditions that bring heavy thunderstorms and active winds. However, the same outputs indicate that the effects of the weather conditions will extend to the Levant in the form of the emergence of a state of atmospheric instability, especially Syria and Lebanon, where the chances of rainfall are increasing, which may sometimes be heavy thunderstorms during the evening hours of Sunday, especially in the coastal areas of Syria such as Latakia and its surroundings, in addition to Lebanon. This requires attention to the heavy rains that will result in rising water levels and the formation of floods, and to strong thunderstorms and lightning.

As for Palestine, the effects of the unstable weather conditions are expected to affect the State of Palestine and be concentrated in the northern regions, where there is an opportunity on Saturday/Sunday evening and night for thunderstorms to fall, and it is not unlikely that the far north and east of Jordan will be affected by rainstorms that may sometimes be accompanied by thunder.

Why are atmospheric instability conditions dangerous?

Atmospheric instability is usually accompanied by random rainfall, which leads to significant variation in the locations and intensity of rainfall within small geographical areas. This variation is a dangerous factor, as it contributes significantly to the flow of valleys and the formation of torrents that move between regions without the condition of rainfall in the same region. Atmospheric instability is characterized by rapid weather changes within very short periods.

Unstable weather conditions increase the chances of hail and sudden wind activity.

These cases are also accompanied by an increased likelihood of large hail and sudden wind activity. Dense dust belts may also form in desert areas before the onset of thunderstorms. It is expected, God willing, that the upcoming case will be mainly concentrated in the southern and eastern regions of the Kingdom, which requires caution and preparation.

Why are atmospheric instability conditions dangerous in some areas?

Unstable weather conditions pose a risk in some areas, as they may lead to flash floods resulting from heavy rainfall in narrow areas and for short periods of time, especially in mountainous and rocky areas, where rainwater flows from the highlands into valleys. Previous dry seasons also increase the likelihood of floods forming, as rainwater does not easily penetrate the soil, but rather collects on the surface and quickly flows into valleys and channels designated for floods. Therefore, flood channels should be monitored and valleys and low-lying areas should be avoided in the event of unstable weather conditions or depressions.

And God knows best.