Al-Jawf weather: Dense fog in Al-Qurayyat and Tabarjal, weather warnings issued

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued of Qurayyat and Tabarjal , regarding the expected weather conditions for tomorrow, Sunday. The center warned of a dense fog that could significantly reduce horizontal visibility, urging caution while traveling.

Weather details and warning timing

The center explained in its report that the weather conditions will begin affecting the region at 1:00 AM and continue until 9:00 AM on Sunday. Visibility in the affected areas is expected to be almost zero, ranging from only 1 to 3 kilometers. This weather pattern is typical of the northern regions of the Kingdom during seasonal transitions or winter, where high humidity and low nighttime temperatures contribute to the formation of dense fog.

The importance of warnings and traffic safety measures

This warning is particularly important given the geographical nature of the Al-Qurayyat and Tabuk governorates, through which international highways and expressways pass, experiencing heavy traffic from trucks and travelers. In such conditions, traffic safety experts emphasize the necessity of following safe driving guidelines, which include:

• Reduce speed in accordance with road conditions and visibility.
• Use the vehicle's fog lights and avoid using high beams, which may scatter vision due to their reflection on water droplets.
• Leave a sufficient safety distance between vehicles to avoid sudden accidents.
• Adhere to the designated lanes and do not overtake except in cases of extreme necessity and after ensuring that the road is clear.

General context of the weather situation in the Kingdom

This wave of fog comes amidst a period of atmospheric instability affecting several regions of the Kingdom. The National Center for Meteorology had previously announced details of Saturday's weather, warning of thunderstorms of varying intensity in parts of six regions, in addition to surface wind activity affecting seven other regions.

According to weather data, the impact of active winds stirring up dust and sand continues, reducing horizontal visibility in parts of the Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jawf, Northern Borders, Hail, and Qassim regions. These effects may extend to the northern parts of the Riyadh region. The National Center of Meteorology affirms its ongoing commitment to monitoring weather developments and issuing early warnings (automated warning system) to ensure the safety of lives and property, urging everyone to follow its official channels for accurate and up-to-date information.