MUSCAT: The weather authority said cumulus clouds are beginning to form over parts of the Hajar Mountains, with chances of scattered rain, at times accompanied by thunderstorms and active descending winds.
A high-severity alert for downdraft winds has been issued for northern parts of Al Buraimi and North Al Batinah Governorates from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. A medium-severity downdraft wind alert is also in place for parts of the Al Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas during the same period.
Oman Meteorology has also warned of medium-severity thundershowers in parts of the Al Hajar Mountains and adjacent areas, as well as parts of Dhofar Governorate, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Medium-severity active wind alerts are expected from 12:00 pm to 11:00pm in Al Jazer, Duqm, Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Sadah, Shalim, the Hallaniyat Islands, Mahout and Masirah.
The authority issued a medium-severity dust storm alert for Adam, Al Mazyunah, Thumrait, Ibri, Muqshin and Haima, including Sultan Said Bin Taimur Road, during the period from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Limited rainfall is also expected in the mountains of Dhofar Governorate and along its coasts from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.