KUWAIT: Kuwait is set to experience hot and humid weather conditions throughout the weekend, accompanied by chances of light fog formation and scattered rain in some areas, according to Acting Director of the Meteorology Department Dharar Al-Ali. Speaking to KUNA on Thursday, Al-Ali said the country will remain under the influence of a hot and humid air mass, particularly affecting coastal and nearby regions. He noted that humidity levels will increase the perceived temperature, with fog likely to form during the late night and early morning hours in several areas.
Weather charts indicate a gradual increase in low to medium cloud cover, bringing chances of scattered light rain — possibly thundery at times — with rain activity expected to intensify beginning Friday evening and continue intermittently over the weekend. Al-Ali explained that Thursday’s daytime weather would remain hot and humid in coastal areas, with southeasterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds ranging from 8 to 35 km/h. Some scattered clouds are expected, along with a slight chance of rain.
Maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 44°C and 46°C, while sea conditions will be light to moderate with wave heights between 1 and 5 feet. Thursday night is expected to be hot
to humid, especially in coastal areas, with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be variable to southeasterly at speeds of 8 to 32 km/h. There is a chance of scattered light rain and light fog formation in some locations. Minimum temperatures will range from 31°C to 33°C, and sea waves will measure between 1 and 4 feet.
Looking ahead to Friday, Al-Ali said the weather will continue to be hot and humid during the day, particularly in coastal regions, with partly cloudy skies and northeasterly to southeasterly winds blowing at 10 to 38 km/h. Scattered light rain remains a possibility. Daytime highs are expected between 42°C and 44°C, while the sea will be light to moderate with waves ranging from 2 to 5 feet. Friday night will remain hot to humid with variable southeasterly winds at speeds of 8 to 38 km/h.
There is a slight chance of scattered rain, which may become thundery in some areas, along with the possibility of fog formation. Minimum temperatures will range between 31°C and 33°C, and sea waves will remain light to moderate at 1 to 5 feet. On Saturday, weather conditions will persist with hot and humid air dominating, especially in coastal areas. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy, and winds will be variable to southeasterly, light to moderate, and occasionally active, with speeds ranging from 8 to 40 km/h. There remains a slight chance of scattered, possibly thundery rain. Maximum temperatures are forecast between 41°C and 43°C. Sea conditions will be light to moderate, with wave heights between 2 and 5 feet.
Saturday evening will continue to bring hot and humid conditions, particularly along the coast, with partly cloudy skies. Winds will be southeasterly to variable at speeds of 8 to 35 km/h. There is also a chance of fog and scattered, possibly thundery rain in some areas. Minimum temperatures will range between 30°C and 32°C, with wave heights from 1 to 4 feet. The Meteorology Department advises residents to stay hydrated and take precautions during peak heat hours, particularly in humid coastal areas. – KUNA
