Weather alert (3) Heavy Rainfall
Start at: Sunday 10:00 PM End at: Monday 10:00 PM
Day: Sunday
Issue Time: 8:30 PM
Date: 22nd March 2026
Issue No: (4)
Due to the continued impact of the weather system, the chances of heavy thunderstorms
will persist through tonight and tomorrow, Monday. These storms are expected to be
accompanied by hail and fresh downdraft winds as a result of the associated cloud
formations. The effects are expected to extend to the governorates of Muscat, Al Dhahirah,
Al Dakhiliyah, North Al Sharqiyah, South Al Batinah, Musandam, North Al Batinah, Al Buraimi,
South Al Sharqiyah, and Al Wusta.
Impact level: Moderate to high.
Alerts:
- Heavy thundershowers are expected associated with hail and may cause flashfloods (Wadis).
- Strong downdraft active winds with speed ranging (15 – 50) knots (28 – 92km/h).
- Reduction in horizontal visibility during thundershowers.
Chance of isolated rain with chance of thundershowers will affect Dhofar governorate.
Impact level: : Low to Moderate.
The Civil Aviation Authority advices all to take precautions during thundershower, not to cross
Wadis (Flashfloods), avoid low laying areas and not to sail during alert period.
National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center
Civil Aviation Authority