Cyclone Tracker Yemen
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for Yemen and the Gulf of Aden.
The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks.
Current cyclones near Yemen
Yemen lies in the south of the Arabian Peninsula, with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea on its south coast. The island of Socotra lies in the Arabian Sea, east of the Horn of Africa. This list names each active tropical storm or cyclone near Yemen, with its category and status, and each storm links to its own tracker page.
No active tropical storm or cyclone is listed near Yemen.
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How RainViewer shows storms
The India Meteorological Department publishes the official forecasts for the basin that includes Yemen. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings.
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When is cyclone season in Yemen?
Cyclone season in Yemen has two parts. Cyclones form from March to June, before the summer monsoon, and from October to December, after it. The peaks come in May and November, according to the India Meteorological Department.
A cyclone starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the India Meteorological Department gives it a name. It becomes a cyclone when its winds reach cyclone strength.
Sea temperatures around Yemen are warm before and after the summer monsoon. These are the two periods of the most storm activity. Cyclones form over the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Cyclones reach Yemen from the Arabian Sea in the east, and some move into the Gulf of Aden.
Storms in nearby regions
Looking for storms near Yemen? See the cyclone trackers for Oman, Somalia, or open the tracker for all regions.
Cyclone Strength, From Depression To Super Cyclone
Depression (31–49 km/h)
A low-pressure area with organised rain. No name yet.
Deep Depression (50–61 km/h)
Heavy rain over a wide area, rough seas.
Cyclonic Storm (62–88 km/h)
The storm gets a name. Fallen branches, flooding in low-lying areas.
Severe Cyclonic Storm (89–117 km/h)
Damage to thatched roofs and power lines, coastal flooding.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (118–166 km/h)
Roof damage to buildings, uprooted trees, storm surge on exposed coasts.
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (167–221 km/h)
Serious structural damage, communication and power lines down over a wide area.
Super Cyclonic Storm (222 km/h or higher)
Widespread destruction and major storm surge along the coast.
FAQ
Where can I see current cyclones near Yemen?
The cyclone tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Yemen, and the list under the map names each active storm near Yemen. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Yemen are listed further down the page.
When is cyclone season in Yemen, and which months are busiest?
Cyclone season in Yemen has two parts, from March to June before the summer monsoon and from October to December after it, according to the India Meteorological Department. The peaks come in May and November. Cyclones reach Yemen from the Arabian Sea in the east, and some move into the Gulf of Aden.
Which official source issues cyclone warnings for Yemen?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) publishes the official forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the North Indian Ocean basin, including storms near Yemen, and national weather services issue the local warnings. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The IMD is the source for official basin forecasts.
What does the forecast cone show on the Yemen map?
The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path.
Where can I see rain radar for Yemen?
RainViewer shows rain radar for Yemen, and the Yemen weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.
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