The National Center of Meteorology expects varying thunderstorms to fall in a number of governorates during the next 24 hours.

The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning said that it expects rain of varying intensity, some of which may be accompanied by thunder and hailstones, in various areas of the governorates of Saada, Amran, east of Hajjah, Al Mahwit, Dhamar, Raymah, Ibb, Al Dhalea, Taiz and the Highlands. Lahj and Abyan, south of Al-Bayda, Shabwa, Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra), and scattered rain that may be accompanied by thunder at times in parts of (west of Al-Jawf, Sana’a, Ma’rib, Tihama and its coasts, and the coasts of Abyan and Aden).

He pointed out the possibility of very high-speed winds blowing on the Socotra Archipelago and the eastern Gulf of Aden, reaching a maximum speed of 55 knots, and extremely fast winds on the eastern and southern coasts, with speeds exceeding 28 knots.

The weather is likely to be hot to very hot in deserts, inland plateaus, plains, and coastal areas, with maximum temperatures ranging between (35 - 44) degrees Celsius.

The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning warned citizens in areas where rain is expected to fall or block the paths of floods, calling for protection from thunderstorms.

He also warned vehicle drivers on mountain roads of reduced visibility due to rain and heavy low clouds.

He called on seafarers, fishermen, and ship captains to be careful of the turbulent sea and high waves around the Socotra Archipelago, the eastern Gulf of Aden, and the eastern and southern coasts.

He warned citizens in deserts, inland plateaus, plains and coasts of hot and extremely hot weather and advised against direct exposure to the sun’s rays during the afternoon.