Introduction to today's weather in the Kingdom
Amid the fluctuating weather conditions experienced in Saudi Arabia during seasonal transitions, the National Center for Meteorology its detailed weather Tuesday. These periodic reports play a vital role in enhancing public safety, enabling citizens, residents, and relevant authorities to take the necessary proactive measures to address extreme weather events, in line with the Kingdom's efforts to protect lives and property.
Rainfall map and areas affected by flash floods
remains high thunderstorms . These storms are expected to cause flash flooding in valleys and ravines, a natural phenomenon requiring extreme caution. This weather system, accompanied by hail, is concentrated over large parts of the following regions:
- Riyadh
- Eastern Province
- Najran
regions are expected to experience the Qassim, Hail and Tabuk light rainfall, which will contribute to moderating the weather and lowering temperatures relatively in those areas.
Impact of active winds and dust storms
In addition to the rain, the center warned of the continued impact of active surface winds. The danger of these winds lies in their ability to stir up dust and sand, leading to reduced horizontal visibility, which directly affects traffic on open highways. The impact of these dust-stirring winds extends to the aforementioned areas, as well as parts of the Madinah and Makkah. There is also a chance of thunderstorms accompanied by active winds over parts of the southwestern highlands of the Kingdom, which are characterized by their mountainous terrain that accelerates the formation of cumulonimbus clouds.
Maritime navigation situation: Red Sea and Arabian Gulf
Given the importance of maritime navigation, fishing, and trade, the report detailed the state of the sea along the Saudi coasts, which are directly affected by weather depressions:
Red Sea situation
- Surface winds: Northwesterly to northerly winds blow at speeds ranging from 15 to 34 km/h.
- Wave height: ranging from half a meter to one and a half meters.
- Sea conditions: Light to moderate waves, which is considered relatively stable for normal marine activities.
Arabian Gulf situation
- Surface winds: Southeasterly to southwesterly in the northern part, and northeasterly to southeasterly in the central and southern parts, with speeds of 15-32 km/h. These speeds may increase to 55 km/h with the formation of thunderstorms and rain.
- Wave height: from half a meter to one and a half meters, and may exceed two meters in the event of thunderstorms.
- Sea conditions: Light to moderate waves, but it turns turbulent and rough with thunderstorms, which calls for caution and vigilance on the part of fishermen and seafarers.
Safety guidelines and community impact
These climate changes directly impact daily life. Authorities, particularly the General Directorate of Civil Defense, emphasize the importance of staying away from valleys and flood channels during rainfall and avoiding crossing them. They also advise following the National Center of Meteorology's official channels for continuous updates to ensure public safety and avoid accidents caused by landslides or poor visibility.
