Sultanate of Oman | Al-Sayal depression brings 4 weather phenomena to the Sultanate’s atmosphere, which may include the capital, Muscat, especially at dawn and on Tuesday morning

Arab Weather - The latest satellite images show the tropical condition centered west of the Arabian Sea, and it is classified as a tropical depression, with wind speeds around the center of the depression ranging around 25 knots (46 km/h), with expectations that the tropical system will continue to move westward towards the coasts of southern Arabia, during the coming hours, as its indirect effects on the Sultanate of Oman begin and intensify at dawn and on Tuesday morning.

14 Day Weather in Muscat, Oman

The most prominent weather phenomena expected to be brought by the Al-Sayal depression to the Sultanate’s atmosphere

Computer simulation results indicate that the tropical depression is expected to continue moving westward towards the south of the Arabian Peninsula, and the indirect effects of the tropical system will begin on some of the Sultanate's coasts overlooking the Arabian Sea, especially the southeastern coasts. Clouds are flowing at different heights with chances of some thunderstorms, while the effects of the tropical condition will increase on the Sultanate at dawn and Tuesday morning, as clouds are flowing at different heights towards most of the Sultanate's governorates, interspersed with cumulus clouds leading to several weather phenomena affecting the Sultanate's governorates, including the capital, Muscat. The comprehensiveness of weather phenomena varies from one governorate to another, as one may be exposed to all weather phenomena, while the other witnesses only one or two phenomena:

Thunderstorms: These are atmospheric disturbances that occur when large cumulus clouds form, accompanied by electrical charges that lead to lightning and thunder, and include heavy rainfall that may be accompanied by strong winds and hail.

Heavy rain: It is rainfall at high rates of intensity in a short period of time, which causes valleys and ravines to flow, to form torrents and waterfalls, especially in the Hajar Mountains and neighboring areas.

Hail: A phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms, where rain freezes in the upper layers of clouds and turns into solid masses known as hail. Hail ranges in size from small grains to large masses that can cause damage to crops and structures such as cars.

Downdrafts: These are strong air currents that descend from the clouds to the Earth's surface at high speed. They usually occur during thunderstorms and cause great damage due to their extreme force.

Sandstorms: A natural phenomenon that occurs when strong winds blow over dry or desert land, raising large amounts of sand and dust into the air. These storms cause poor visibility, affect traffic, and may cause health problems for people with respiratory problems. Sandstorms often occur in desert areas or during dry periods, and may be accompanied by changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure.

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