The NCM anticipates unstable weather in Libya’s western regions, including active winds and scattered showers, starting March 5, 2025. Increased rainfall is expected on Friday, particularly in various areas like Ghadames and Misrata. The forecast includes details for several regions regarding temperatures, wind patterns, and sky conditions, with a focus on areas prone to flooding due to thunderstorms.
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted unstable weather conditions for most western regions of Libya starting today, March 5, 2025. These weather conditions will include active winds that may raise dust and cloudy weather, alongside scattered showers. Increased cloud cover is also anticipated over most eastern regions, particularly from the Green Mountain to the far northeast.
The NCM projects a greater likelihood of rainfall on Friday, particularly in areas such as Ghadames, Hamada, regions from Ras Jadir to Misrata, Tarhuna, Misrata, Bani Walid, and areas of the Nafusa Mountains. This will be accompanied by thunderclouds that could lead to water accumulation in low-lying areas and potential valley flooding.
The weather bulletin details the expected conditions for various regions:
1. Area from Ras Jadir to Sirte – Jafara Plain – Nafusa Mountain (North West Libya):
– Sky Condition: Increasing cloud cover with scattered rain. Rainfall chances improve on Friday with thunderclouds causing possible water accumulation and valley flooding.
– Wind: Moderate to active easterly to southeasterly winds causing dust.
– Temperature: Generally between 17-22°C.
2. Gulf – Benghazi Plain to Emssad (North East Libya):
– Sky Condition: Scattered rain expected, particularly in Gulf areas and from Green Mountain to the far northeast.
– Wind: Moderate to actively northerly to northeasterly winds changing to southeasterly by Friday.
– Temperature: Between 14-20°C.
3. Al-Jufra – Sabha – Ghat – Ghadames – Hamada (South West Libya):
– Sky Condition: Partly cloudy with potential for increased cloudiness and scattered rainfall in Ghadames and Hamada; better precipitation expected on Thursday evening and Friday.
– Wind: Moderate to active easterly to southeasterly winds stirring up dust.
– Temperature: Between 22-26°C, reaching up to 30°C in Ghat.
4. The Oases – Sarir – Tazerbo – Kufra (South East Libya):
– Sky Condition: Partly cloudy with increasing clouds in Jaghbub and scattered rain with thunderstorms possible.
– Wind: Light to moderate northwesterly to northeasterly winds.
– Temperature: Ranging from 20-24°C, not exceeding 16°C in Jaghbub and Jalu.
In summary, Libya is expected to experience variable weather patterns with increased chances of rainfall, particularly on Friday. The NCM highlights the potential for water accumulation in low areas across several regions due to the forecasted thunderclouds. Each region will experience varying temperatures and wind conditions, necessitating awareness for potential weather-related disruptions.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
