Warning: Successive sandstorms expected in these countries from the eastern Mediterranean at the end of the week.

Arab Weather - Weather maps processed by the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate that active westerly to northwesterly winds will blow across most parts of Syria on Thursday afternoon and evening, intensifying significantly on Friday. The winds will be stronger in the northern and northeastern regions, including Deir ez-Zor, accompanied by strong gusts approaching 80 km/h, which will lead to the formation of strong sandstorms in the Badia of the Levant and Iraq.

The first sandstorm begins Thursday/Friday night and intensifies Friday morning.

In detail, active northwesterly winds will blow over the Syrian desert and Iraq during the evening and night hours of Thursday/Friday, especially in the northern and western regions. These winds will cause dense dust waves and possibly a sandstorm, starting from the Syrian desert and heading towards the northern and western regions of Iraq, specifically northern Anbar, Salah al-Din Governorate, and Nineveh Governorate. According to weather maps, the sandstorm will continue its path towards the rest of the central and southern regions of Iraq, including the capital, Baghdad.

Friday: A new sandstorm stronger than the first one is forming.

Meteorologists are monitoring more active, stronger, and cooler winds on Friday, which means they will hit the ground harder, coinciding with the drying and loosening of the soil due to the lack of rain. Consequently, a stronger sandstorm is expected to develop on Friday, starting in northern and eastern Syria. According to weather maps, the sandstorm will continue its path throughout the day toward the rest of Iraq, including the central regions and the capital, Baghdad. The weather will be dusty from the start of the day, with the dust increasing in density as the storm progresses, leading to a significant decrease in horizontal visibility, which may reach zero.

Important recommendations for dealing with these expected weather conditions:

Stay at home and avoid going out unless necessary.

Close windows and doors to prevent dust from entering.

Wear a mask and goggles when leaving the house.

Drive carefully and leave a safe distance.

Avoid strenuous outdoor activities for children and the elderly.

Follow the weather updates continuously.

And God knows best.