Weather Conditions During the Period
Tuesday, March 31 – Thursday, April 2, 2026
Day: Sunday
Time: 01:00 PM
Date: 29th of March 2026
Issue No.1
The latest forecasts and analyses from the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center indicate that the weather over the Sultanate of Oman will be affected by a trough of low pressure starting from the evening of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and continuing until the morning of Thursday, April 2, 2026. There are chances of rainfall of varying intensity, associated with thundershowers and fresh winds. These conditions will continue until Thursday and may lead to flash flood of wadis and valleys, as well as reduced horizontal visibility during rainfall.
Details of daily weather condition: Tuesday Evening, March 31, 2026:
Clouds advection and formation over the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, North Al Batinah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar, with chances of scattered rainfall that may associated with thundershowers at times.
Impact level: Low (limited).
Expected Effects:
Light to moderate rainfall with limited runoff in valleys
Light to moderate winds (10–20 knots)
Wednesday to Thursday Morning, April 1–2, 2026:
Continued cloud formation and advection over the governorates of Musandam, Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, North and South Al Batinah, Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, North and South Al Sharqiyah, and Al Wusta, with chances of rainfall of varying intensity, sometimes associated with thundershowers. These conditions will extend to Dhofar governorate from Wednesday evening.
Impact level: Low (limited).
Alerts:
• Flash floods in valleys and some wadis.
• Fresh winds (15–30 knots / 27–55 km/h)
• Sea conditions: Moderate to rough waves along most coasts of Oman, with maximum wave heights of 2 to 3 meters. It is advised not to go to sea during thunderstorm activity.
The Civil Aviation Authority urges everyone to exercise caution during rainfall, flash floods, and reduced visibility, to check sea conditions before heading out, and to follow the official weather bulletins issued by the authority.
National Multi Hazard Early Warning Center
Civil Aviation Authority
To follow weather bulletins and alerts via the Omani Meteorology website: https://met.caa.gov.om