Thunderstorms expected over some parts of Oman

Muscat: Thunderstorms accompanied by strong downward winds and hail over Al Hajar Mountains and the adjoining areas are to be expected, Oman Meteorology said on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

 "The weather is clear to partly cloudy skies along the coastal area of Dhofar Governorate and the adjoining mountains with chances of isolated rainfall. Mainly clear skies over the rest of Oman with a chance of convective cloud development and rain. Thunderstorms may be expected with strong downward winds and hail over Al Hajar Mountains and the adjoining areas towards afternoon and evening," Oman Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast.

Oman Meteorology added that, there are also chances of late night to early morning low level clouds or fog patches along the coastal areas of the Arabian Sea and the Oman Sea. Thunderstorms and hail will also be witnessed in parts of Al Dhahirah Governorate.