Muscat: Based on the Civil Aviation Authority, the climate alert can be in impact from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Tuesday, following continued instability attributable to an lively climate system throughout the Sultanate.
The CAA said that thunderstorms will start early within the day over Al Buraimi, Advert Dhahirah, North Al Batinah, and Musandam, earlier than steadily extending to Advert Dakhiliyah, South Al Batinah, Muscat, North and South Al Sharqiyah, and Al Wusta governorates because the day progresses.
The alert carries a average to excessive influence depth, with forecasts indicating rainfall of various depth, at instances very heavy, accompanied by hail. These situations are anticipated to set off flash floods in wadis and valleys, some doubtlessly torrential in nature.
Authorities have additionally warned of lively downdrafts, with wind speeds ranging between 50 to 200 km/h, alongside considerably diminished horizontal visibility, which may drop to close zero throughout intense rainfall.
In the meantime, elements of Dhofar Governorate could expertise scattered rainfall, often thundery, although with a relatively low influence depth.
Forecasts additional counsel that scattered thunderstorms could proceed by means of Monday night time into early Tuesday morning throughout most northern governorates and elements of Al Wusta.
