Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Thunderstorms, strong winds and rain forecast across several parts of Oman

Oman Meteorology has issued four weather alerts warning of thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall affecting several parts of the Sultanate on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

TAS News Service

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Sunday, July 19, 2026

MUSCAT – The alerts indicate moderate weather impacts around the Al Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas, with thundershowers expected from noon, followed by strong downdraft winds from 1 pm.

Active winds causing moderate conditions have also been reported since 8:38 am across a number of coastal and desert areas, including Duqm, Al Jazer, Al Mudhaibi, Bidiya, Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, Jalan Bani Bu Ali, Masirah, Shalim, the Hallaniyat Islands, Taqah, Mirbat and Sadah.

Meanwhile, a lower-level weather alert for rainfall has remained in effect along parts of the Dhofar Governorate coastline since midnight.

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