Urgent 24: High intensity warning: cold weather and thunderstorms in Kuwait

Wednesday 28/January/2026 – 06:47 AM

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The Kuwait Meteorological Authority expects the weather today in Kuwait, Wednesday, to witness volatile weather conditions during Thursday and night, as it comes Today’s weather in Kuwait Cold to moderate, with increasing clouds largely covering the sky. Today’s weather in Kuwait is characterized by a decrease in horizontal visibility due to fog formation in a number of areas, which may affect traffic movement and outdoor activities. The Authority advises residents and residents to follow the latest updates about today’s weather in Kuwait and to prepare for the expected weather conditions.

Today’s weather in Kuwait

Horizontal visibility is expected to gradually improve during today’s hours, with conditions remaining cloudy to partly cloudy. The wind will be southeasterly, light to moderate, with occasional activity, with speeds ranging from 12 to 42 km/h, causing dust in exposed areas. Meteorologists expect a chance of scattered rain that may be thundery later in the day. Today’s weather in Kuwait reflects this state of relative instability, which requires caution from the population.

During the night, the weather today in Kuwait continues to be relatively cool with low temperatures and cloudy to partly cloudy conditions. The winds will shift from their southeastern direction to northwesterly directions, maintaining a light to moderate speed with the possibility of activity at times, at a speed ranging from 8 to 40 km/h. Meteorology forecasts a chance for scattered rain that may be thundery at times, with a chance for light fog to form over some coastal and low-lying areas.

The Meteorological Authority issued a high-intensity warning of reduced horizontal visibility due to fog, as visibility may drop to less than 1,000 meters in some areas, which requires drivers to be extremely careful on highways. The authority also advises avoiding unnecessary outdoor activities and preparing to deal with adverse weather conditions. All concerned parties must activate emergency plans and prepare to deal with any emergency situations that may result from expected weather conditions.

Sea state in Kuwait

During the day, waves are expected to be light to moderate, with the possibility of rising waves at times. Expected wave heights range from 2 to 6 feet, providing relatively favorable conditions for marine activities and fishing. During the night, waves will continue to be light to moderate with occasional slight rise, with expected wave heights ranging from 2 to 6 feet.

Kuwaiti waters are witnessing a decrease in horizontal visibility due to marine fog, as visibility may drop to less than 1,000 meters in some marine areas. Mariners and maritime sector personnel are advised to exercise extreme caution and adhere to strict maritime safety standards. Tide tables for Shuwaikh Port indicate: the first high tide at 06:29 and the second high tide at 17:53, while the first high tide occurs at 01:22 and the second low tide occurs at 12:09.

Temperatures in Kuwait

The authority expects a slight rise in upper temperatures in most areas of Kuwait, as they will range between 16 to 25 degrees Celsius depending on geographical location. Recorded and expected minimum temperatures range from 9 to 16 degrees Celsius at night, indicating relatively cold weather. Temperatures differ significantly between coastal and inland areas, with coastal areas experiencing relatively higher temperatures compared to inland areas.

Internal monitoring stations

Marine stations

Tide table for Shuwaikh Port

The Meteorological Authority stresses the need to follow continuous updates of weather alerts and bulletins, and to prepare for any possible developments in weather conditions. Forecasts will be updated periodically based on the latest available climate data, with immediate alerts issued when significant or dangerous weather events that may impact public safety are expected.