KUWAIT CITY, Sept 11: The Meteorological Department has predicted a continuation of hot weather conditions across Kuwait throughout the upcoming weekend, with daytime temperatures expected to climb as high as 46 degrees Celsius. The warm conditions at night are also set to persist, attributed to the ongoing influence of the Indian seasonal low.

In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dharar Al-Ali said that the country will be affected by the extension of the Indian seasonal low, bringing hot weather during the day and warm to hot conditions at night. The system will be accompanied by light to moderate northwesterly winds, which may become active at times and cause dust storms, particularly in desert regions.

On Thursday, Al-Ali said the weather will be hot with northwesterly to northerly winds blowing at speeds ranging between 12 and 38 kilometers per hour. Scattered clouds are expected, while maximum temperatures are likely to range between 44 and 46 degrees Celsius. Sea conditions will be light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 2 to 5 feet.

During the night, the weather will remain hot to moderate. Winds will shift from northwesterly to variable directions at speeds between 8 and 35 kilometers per hour. Minimum temperatures are expected to fall between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. The sea will continue to be light to moderate, with waves ranging from 2 to 4 feet.

For Friday, Al-Ali forecast another hot day, with northwesterly winds ranging between 12 and 42 kilometers per hour. These winds may become active at times and raise dust, especially in open areas. Daytime temperatures will hover between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius, and sea conditions will remain light to moderate, with waves occasionally reaching heights of up to 6 feet.

At night, the weather is expected to be hot to moderate, with northwesterly winds between 12 and 38 kilometers per hour. Minimum temperatures will range between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, and wave heights will range from 2 to 5 feet.

Looking ahead to Saturday, Al-Ali said the country will continue to experience hot conditions. Northwesterly winds are expected to blow at speeds ranging between 15 and 50 kilometers per hour, occasionally becoming active and raising dust. Maximum temperatures will range between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius, with sea waves rising to between 2 and 6 feet.

Saturday night will see hot to moderate weather persist, with winds from the northwest at 10 to 32 kilometers per hour. Minimum temperatures are expected to fall between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. Sea conditions will remain light to moderate, with waves between 1 and 4 feet.

Al-Ali advised the public, particularly those in desert areas, to remain cautious during periods of active wind and possible dust storms, and to stay hydrated amid the high temperatures.