Saudi Arabia weather: Winds and dust in Al-Jawf, and rain in the Eastern Province
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued weather , warning of unstable weather conditions affecting several regions, most notably Al-Jawf and the Eastern Province. These alerts are part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure the safety of citizens and residents.
Weather details in Al-Jawf region
The center explained in its daily report that the Al-Jawf region will experience active surface winds stirring up dust and sand, leading to reduced horizontal visibility. The warning included the city of Sakaka , in addition to three other major governorates:
- Dumat al-Jandal
- Al-Qurayyat
- Tabarjal
According to the report, this weather condition is expected to begin at 10:00 AM and continue until 7:00 PM on Saturday. The meteorological department warned that horizontal visibility may decrease in these areas to between 1 and 3 kilometers, necessitating caution, especially for those using highways and open roads connecting these governorates.
Rain and fog in the Eastern Province
In conjunction with the dust storm in the north, the National Center of Meteorology issued a yellow alert for the Eastern . Forecasts indicate a possibility of light rain accompanied by active winds and reduced horizontal visibility, in addition to fog formation in the early morning hours.
The weather conditions in the Eastern Province included the following governorates:
- Jubail
- the news
- Dammam
- Qatif
- Ras Tanura
The importance of following weather forecasts and safety guidelines
These warnings are of paramount importance given the nature of the weather in the Kingdom during periods of seasonal fluctuations. Northern regions like Al-Jawf are geographically open, making them more susceptible to the effects of active winds that stir up dust and sand, which can negatively impact those with respiratory conditions and asthma, necessitating that they remain indoors as much as possible during the warning period.
The relevant authorities, including the Civil Defense and Road Security, are also calling on drivers to adhere to the specified speeds and leave sufficient distances between vehicles, especially in light of the lack or near lack of visibility in areas affected by dust, or when driving on slippery roads in the Eastern Province as a result of rain.
The National Center for Meteorology emphasizes the need to follow the reports issued by it through its official channels, as the weather situation and early warning system are updated in real time to reflect any developments that may occur in Saudi Arabia’s weather in the coming hours.
