The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued weather conditions , warning of a light fog wave that will directly affect horizontal visibility in the early morning hours. This report comes as part of the center's ongoing monitoring of weather changes affecting various regions of the Kingdom. The center urged citizens and residents, especially those traveling on highways, to exercise caution.
Details of areas affected by fog
The weather report indicated that the current conditions of light fog and reduced horizontal visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers would persist until 8:00 AM on Tuesday. The center precisely identified the affected areas to alert residents, as follows:
- Eastern Region: This includes many areas, where fog is expected to be noticeable on coastal roads.
- Makkah Region: The alert included the governorates of Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Al-Khurmah, Al-Muwayh, Turbah, and Taif, which are areas that witness high traffic density.
- Asir region: The highlands and major cities such as Al Namas, Balqarn, Tanomah, Al Majardah, Bariq, Rijal Alma, Mahayil, Abha, Ahad Rafidah, and Khamis Mushait were affected.
- Al-Jawf region: specifically in Al-Qurayyat and Tabarjal.
- Northern borders: The forecast included the province of Tarif.
The importance of warnings and their impact on public safety
These warnings are of paramount importance given the direct impact of fog on traffic flow and road safety. Such weather alerts are typically accompanied by guidelines from the General Directorate of Traffic and Road Security, urging drivers to use fog lights, reduce speed, and maintain a safe following distance to avoid traffic accidents that may result from poor or nonexistent visibility, especially in open areas and on highways connecting governorates.
Climate context and wind and rainfall forecasts
In related news regarding Saudi Arabia's weather , the conditions are not limited to fog. The National Center for Meteorology indicated that surface winds will continue to stir up dust and sand. These winds may reduce horizontal visibility in parts of Tabuk, Madinah, and Makkah (especially coastal areas), and extend to parts of the Northern Borders, Al-Jawf, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, and Eastern Province regions.
There remains a chance of scattered rain, which may be thundery at times, accompanied by fog formation over the southwestern highlands, specifically in parts of the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, as well as parts of northern Saudi Arabia. This variation in weather conditions reflects the diverse geography of the Kingdom, necessitating continuous monitoring of official weather forecasts to plan daily activities and travel.
