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Weathernews Maritime Forecaster comment:
This Week (May 12th–13th): Dust Storm Risk in the Persian Gulf
This week, caution is advised for dust storms in the Persian Gulf. From the evening of the 12th through the morning of the 13th (local time), a low-pressure system will track from near Iraq into the northern Persian Gulf. In response, winds over the northern Persian Gulf are expected to shift from southerly to northwesterly, reaching around 20 kt (10 m/s), with dust-laden conditions forecast.
In the southern Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz, no significant wind strengthening is currently expected this week. However, on the 13th, southerly winds of 10–20 kt (5–10 m/s) may still trigger dust storm activity in these areas. Please continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Surface pressure, wind and wave patterns over the Middle East, valid May 13, 2026, 1100UTC
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■ HALUL ISLAND TERMINAL, Qatar
■ BASRAH, Iraq
■ QESHM, Iran
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Major Ports with Published Port Forecasts
Persian Gulf Region
- United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Port, Dubai Port, Fujairah Port, Khor Fakkan Port, Mubarak Terminal, Fateh Terminal
- Iran: Bandar Abbas Port, Larak Island
- Qatar: Doha Port, Ras Laffan Port
- Bahrain: Bahrain Port, Sitra Port
- Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura Port, Jubail Port
- Kuwait: Kuwait Port
- Iraq: Al Basrah Oil Terminal
In addition, approximately 150 locations are covered, including ports in the Red Sea and the west coast of India.
