From August 17, large parts of Oman will come under the influence of a low pressure system, which is expected to bring with several days of rain, thunder, with thunder, dowdraft winds and thick sea position. Officers are being carefully urged as the weather intensifies in many governors by August 21.
Weather System observation: low pressure trough from 17 to 21 August
Through Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), its National Multi-Hazar Early Warning Center, the Sultanate will be affected by a trough of upper air in early Sunday, August 17, 2025, and will continue through Thursday, August 21, 2025. As a result of this system, most areas are expected to be consistently involved in cloud admissions.Areas likely to be affected include:
Al Wasta - Dhofar
- Dakshin al Sharaciah
- North al sharachiah
- Parts of al -dakhiliah
- El Hajar mountain range
The Oman Meteorological Department has noted that the intensity and distribution of rain will be different based on the location. While widespread floods have not yet been predicted, public warnings have been issued, advising the residents to avoid low-folded wadies and stay updated through official weather channels.
Daily Forecast Breakdown: rain, winds and marine conditions
Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Weather: Al -Vasta, Dhofar, South and Northern Alle Sharciah over -wave and sometimes cloudy cloud covering with thunderous thunder.
- Rainfall: The estimated 10–20 mm, potentially sufficient to trigger the plate flow.
- Winds: Dowdraft winds at 10–25 knots (20–50 km/h) are capable of displacing light objects and lifting dust.
- Visibility: The possibility is poor during the storm.
- Sea conditions: with heights up to 4 meters with beaches along the ocean of Arabia and the sea shore of Oman.
Monday, August 18, 2025
- Weather: Spread over parts of Al Dakhiliah, patterns similar to constant clouds and scattered thunderstorms on the same governor.
- Rainfall: It is expected to increase by 15–35 mm, which leads to a higher risk of Wadi floods.
- Winds: intense for 15–35 knots (28–65 km/h).
- Visibility: Poor, with dust blowing and reducing horizontal visibility during storms.
- Marine Status: The rough sea continues, the height of the wave reaches 4 meters.
Tuesday to Thursday, August 19-21, 2025
- Weather: The system will remain, the cloud will maintain the covered and stalled thunderstorms, especially in Al Wusta and Dhofar.
- Rainfall: Forecast in the range of 25–45 mm, which may create or deteriorate the wadi flow in weak areas.
- Winds: Stay strong at 15-35 knots (28–65 km/h).
- Visibility: Dust is being affected by dust and thunder.
- Sea conditions: The sea is rough on both the shore, the waves reach 4 meters.
Advice and public safety measures
The National Multi-Khatrian Early Warning Center has advised the public, especially in the listed governor,:
- Be clear from the wadies during rainfall due to possible flash floods.
- Protect loose outdoor objects in dowdraft winds anticipation.
- Limit the journey during the storm due to poor visibility and road dangers.
- Monitor the official weather update for any change in forecasting or emergency instructions.
Although no official flood warnings have been issued yet, officers are urging both residents and visitors to be cautious in a five -day period as the situation may develop rapidly.
