Saudi Arabia | With the intensification of weather disturbances... Are weather conditions favorable for the appearance of the green cloud?

Arabia Weather - Weather forecasters at the Arabia Weather Center said that weather disturbances will intensify over the southwest of the Kingdom in the coming weeks, which raises questions about the suitability of weather conditions for the formation of supercell clouds, which are considered one of the most dangerous types of thunderclouds, as they are usually accompanied by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. And strong winds. With intensified monitoring and analysis of current weather conditions.

Are weather conditions suitable for the formation of supercells in the southwest of the Kingdom?

Outputs from computer models simulating the locations and intensity of rainfall indicate that seasonal rains will intensify over the southwest of the Kingdom in the coming weeks, where thick thunderclouds will form on a large scale, including the highlands of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Taif, and parts of the regions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Medina, including the Holy Sites. It is accompanied by heavy to very heavy rain showers, accompanied by lightning, thunder, hail showers, and sudden wind gusts.

Aerial specialists have said that the answer to the question of whether there is a possibility of the formation of supercell clouds is that the basic criteria that contribute to the formation of these clouds must first be studied, such as temperature variation, humidity, and rising air currents. All of these data help determine the likelihood of supercell clouds appearing and their impact on the southwest of the Kingdom.

Suitable weather conditions require close monitoring

Based on the above, specialists at the Arabia Weather Center indicated that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of supercell clouds during the peak of weather disturbances in the southwest of the Kingdom, as it is clear that the region will witness high atmospheric instability, with the convergence of two types of winds and the availability of large amounts of tropical humidity. In the atmosphere. The weather disturbances are enhanced by the topographic nature of the southwest of the Kingdom, which is represented by mountain ranges that help in the process of forming and building clouds according to God’s will.

What are Supercell withdrawals?

Supercell clouds are a type of large cumulus clouds that are associated with strong thunderstorms. These clouds are characterized by a strong, organized upward air current called a mesocyclone, which rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. These clouds are capable of producing severe weather, such as tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds. Supercells are the most dangerous type of thunderstorm due to their intensity and ability to cause significant damage.

God knows.

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