December 20th, 2008
After the rain showers few days back, the weather really cooled down in the UAE and the Gulf countries. Maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in Sharjah airport is 21c and 9c on Dec 20th. Al Ain recorded a low of 8c on Dec 20th. In Kuwait, the minimum temperature recorded for Dec 19th and 20th is an astonishing 0c with high temperatures not exceeding 19c.
But ironically enough, temperatures will go from below average to above average within days. Sharjah is forecasted to record highs of 27c starting from Monday. Kuwait will jumb to highs of 24c later this week with low temperatures jumbing to around 11c. In fact, the whole region is going to warm significanlty due to a high pressure building over the region with high 500mb heights (see chart below). The warmer weather will hopefully leave by Friday Dec 26th. If that’s not enough, … Continue reading Riding the temperature roller coaster »»»
December 17th, 2008
Another round of thundershowers is affecting Northern UAE. Again, a 500mb trough is affecting the country and is providing cool air aloft. Given moist 850m layer and warm Gulf water, cumulus clouds have been forming that developed into heavy spotty t-showers. Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al Khayma, and the East coast have been affected with some areas getting hail.
Rainfall amounts are … Continue reading More showers in Northern UAE Dec 16th 2008 »»»
December 2nd, 2008
Current 500mb analysis
Current 500mb analysis
The upper air trough will deepen over the next few days with a higher chance of thundershowers in the UAE between Dec 3rd and 7th. Highest chance will be on Fri 5th and Sat 6th Dec. A shortwave 500mb trough will affect the UAE. Unfortunately, moisture will not be abundant. Otherwise, things could be much more wetter. Cooler weather is also expected. The system could also affect Northern Oman.
On another subject, meteorological winter has started on Dec 1st, 2008 which extends till end of Feb 2009.
Follow latest radar here.
500mb low pressure affecting the UAE
Precipitation forecast for next 7 and 14 days
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Recap of the thundershowers:
Well, there have been some amazing lightning and thunder shows (see below) with the thundershowers that … Continue reading Another round of showers and thunderstorms UAE Dec 3 – 7 2008 »»»
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