Khaberni - Raed Al-Khattab, the director of the Meteorological Administration, revealed the rainfall rates during the low-pressure system affecting the kingdom until Wednesday noon, clarifying that the peak impact of the low will be on Thursday.
The highest rainfall rates were recorded in the northern regions, with amounts ranging from 5–10 mm, while the central regions received 2–6 mm, and the southern regions 1–2 mm.
Renewed warnings of thunderstorm risks
Al-Khattab renewed the Meteorological Administration's warnings of thunderstorms, urging citizens to adhere to general safety guidelines such as staying away from open areas like plains and fields, where a person becomes the most vulnerable to lightning strikes, according to the kingdom.
He also warned against seeking shelter under tall trees or near poles and communication towers as they are primary lightning attractors.
He emphasized the need to avoid using electrical appliances and wired phones during thunderstorms due to the possibility of electrical current traveling through the wires.
The Meteorological Administration advised disconnecting electrical devices from the power source to prevent damage from sudden voltage spikes during lightning and to stay away from water bodies such as dams, ponds, and the sea, as water is a strong conductor of electricity.
It also advised stopping outdoor and field activities including sports and camping, avoiding getting close to metal windows and doors, not carrying metal objects like umbrellas, and reporting any fallen power lines and staying away from them.
Warnings concurrent with the low-pressure system's impact
The Meteorological Administration warned of the risk of flash floods in valleys and low areas including the Dead Sea and the Jordan Rift Valley, alongside the possibility of thunderstorms and fog formation over elevations and plains, and dust appearance in desert areas.
Weather conditions details
Wednesday – Beginning of the low's impact
According to the Meteorological Administration, the weather on Wednesday will be cold and partly to mostly cloudy. Starting from the afternoon hours, the kingdom will gradually be affected by an extension of a low-pressure centering south of Cyprus.
Rain showers will occur intermittently in various areas including Aqaba city, possibly heavy at times especially after noon accompanied by thunder and hail, potentially leading to the formation of flash floods in valleys and low areas.
Winds will be moderate southwesterly, intensifying at times and stirring up dust in desert areas.
Rain chances will gradually decrease with nighttime, with the weather remaining cold and partly cloudy.
Thursday – Peak impact of the low
The weather on Thursday will be cold and mostly cloudy, with increasing impact of the low-pressure system.
Rainfall will occur intermittently in the north and center of the kingdom, along with parts of the east and southwest.
The rains will be heavy at intervals and accompanied by thunder and hail, warning of increased water levels and flash floods formation in valleys and low areas.
Winds will be moderate southwesterly, intensifying at intervals and stirring up dust.
Rain will continue at night in limited areas, with the weather remaining cold and occasionally rainy.
Friday – Remnants of the low's impact
The weather will continue to be cold and partly to mostly cloudy, with rain showers in the western regions of the kingdom.
The rains may be heavy at times in the morning in central and southwest areas, while rain chances will gradually weaken in the evening.
Winds will be moderate westerly, intensifying at intervals.
