Bahrain Braces for Thundery Weather and Strong Winds

Manama:The Meteorological Directorate has issued a forecast predicting cloudy weather with scattered rain across Bahrain. The rain may become thundery at times before conditions shift to partly cloudy overnight.

According to Bahrain News Agency, the wind is expected to be northwesterly, blowing at 12 to 17 knots. However, it could reach between 20 to 25 knots at times, with gusts potentially hitting 35 knots. A warning has been issued for strong winds and thundery rain, which could be accompanied by very strong gusts.

The sea state is anticipated to be between 1 to 3 feet inshore and 3 to 6 feet offshore, rising to 8 feet during gusts. The temperature is forecasted to reach a maximum of 25ºC and a minimum of 21ºC, while humidity levels are expected to vary between 50% and 95%.