Khaberni - The Arab Weather center has upgraded the classification of the anticipated low pressure that is expected to affect the kingdom on Saturday and Sunday to the third degree "medium-high effectiveness"; as a result of the intensified strong rainfall impacts, especially in the southern regions.
This low pressure system is the first to affect the kingdom during the "winter quadrant" of this season, accompanied by a noticeable drop in temperatures.
The weather maps indicate that Saturday will witness the beginning of the temperature drop with scattered showers in the north and center.
By the afternoon and evening hours, the rain will extend to become more regular and heavy, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and hail in some areas, increasing the likelihood of valley runoffs and the formation of flash floods.
Dense fog is expected to form over the high mountainous elevations due to clouds touching the ground.
The Meteorological Center specifically issued a severe warning for the governorates of Karak and Tafilah; heavy and continuous rain accumulations are expected from Saturday night until Sunday morning.
This weather situation poses a real risk of devastating floods and soil and rock slides in the southern highlands, requiring the utmost caution from residents and vehicle drivers.
With the morning of Sunday, extremely cold weather will prevail coinciding with citizens heading to their work, amid very heavy rain in the south and scattered showers in other areas.
The southwest winds will become strong, reaching gusts of more than 70 km/h in exposed areas and the desert, which may locally stir up dust, before the low pressure gradually recedes on Sunday evening.
Arab Weather has issued a set of recommendations to confront this situation, including:
Staying away from stream channels and valleys, especially in the south of the kingdom.
Be cautious of dense fog which may completely obscure visibility on the Irbid-Amman road and the desert road.
Wearing warm winter clothes and using heating appliances safely.
Being aware of the dangers of soil collapses in sloped areas.
