Saudi Arabia's weather forecast for today, Sunday: Rain and fog in 8 regions, and warnings issued

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its daily weather report for Sunday, indicating significant weather fluctuations across the Kingdom, including scattered rainfall, dense fog, and dust storms affecting several regions. This report is part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure the safety of citizens and residents and to advise caution while traveling.

Weather details and affected areas

According to the center's statement, there remains a chance of scattered rain, which may be accompanied by reduced horizontal visibility due to fog. This weather pattern is particularly concentrated over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, and extends to include the highlands of the Makkah region. Forecasts also indicate that the fog will extend to parts of the Riyadh and Eastern regions, urging drivers on highways and open roads to exercise caution.

In a related context, the impact of active winds stirring up dust and sand continues, reducing horizontal visibility in parts of the aforementioned regions, as well as the coastal areas of Tabuk and Madinah. These weather phenomena are typical of the Kingdom's climate at this time of year, as different air masses interact.

Lower temperatures and frost formation

Regarding temperatures, the weather report indicated that cold to very cold conditions would persist across the northern parts of the Kingdom. The center warned of the possibility of frost during the early morning hours, urging residents of those areas to take necessary precautions to keep warm, especially for children and the elderly, and to protect crops that could be affected by frost.

The importance of following weather forecasts and safety measures

These reports are of paramount importance given the direct impact of weather conditions on daily life and traffic. Authorities consistently urge drivers to adhere to traffic safety guidelines while driving in foggy or dusty conditions, such as maintaining a safe following distance, using appropriate lighting, and avoiding speeding.

State of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf

Regarding the state of the sea, the report provided the following details:

• The Red Sea: Northwesterly to northerly surface winds are expected, with speeds ranging from 21 to 42 km/h. Wave heights will range from 1 to 2 meters, and sea conditions will be slight to moderate.
• Arabian Gulf: Surface winds will be northwesterly to northerly at 22-41 km/h over the northern and central parts, while they will be easterly to northeasterly at 10-30 km/h over the southern part. Wave height will range from 1 to 2 meters, with slight to moderate sea conditions in the northern and central parts, and slight sea conditions in the south.