City expected to remain windy and partly cloudy, with showers forecast on Saturday and Sunday
KARACHI: Karachi is likely to receive showers over the next 48 hours, with weather conditions expected to remain windy and partly cloudy on Saturday and Sunday.
According to AccuWeather, an online weather forecasting service, the port city is expected to remain breezy with sunny periods on Friday, August 28. The maximum temperature is forecast at 32°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to remain around 26°C.
The weather service has placed the chance of precipitation at zero per cent for Friday. Winds are expected to blow from the west-southwest (WSW) at around 26 kilometres per hour.
The maximum UV index is forecast at 7, which falls in the high category and may pose increased risks for people sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.
Karachi weather forecast for Saturday
On Saturday, August 29, Karachi is expected to experience broken intervals and windy conditions, with a brief shower or two likely.
The temperature is forecast to reach a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. The probability of precipitation is forecast at 80%, with around two hours of precipitation and rain expected during the day.
WSW winds are likely to strengthen to around 30 kilometres per hour.
The RealFeel temperature is expected to remain around 32°C, while the RealFeel Shade temperature is forecast at 31°C. The maximum UV index is expected to ease to 3, categorised as moderate.
Showers likely on Sunday
Weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled on Sunday, August 30, with an 86% chance of precipitation.
According to the forecast, Karachi could experience broken intervals and windy conditions, with a couple of showers expected mainly later in the day.
The temperature is likely to range between 26°C and 31°C, while WSW winds are forecast at around 30 kilometres per hour.
The city could receive around 1.5 hours of precipitation and rain on Sunday. The RealFeel temperature is expected to reach 31°C, while the RealFeel Shade temperature is forecast at 30°C.
The maximum UV index is expected to remain at 3, falling in the moderate category.
The latest forecast indicates that Karachi residents should expect a breezy weekend, with the likelihood of showers increasing significantly on Saturday and Sunday.