Today's weather forecast: Thunderstorms and dust in Saudi Arabia, weather alerts issued
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued weather , indicating the continuation of unstable weather conditions across several regions of the Kingdom. The center forecasts continued thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds, particularly affecting the southern and western highlands, including parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions, with the effects extending to the southern parts of Madinah region. The report also indicates the possibility of scattered light rain in parts of central Saudi Arabia.
Wind activity and dust storms
In a related context, the report warned of surface wind stirring up dust and sand, leading to reduced horizontal visibility. This impact includes the eastern parts of the aforementioned rainy regions, as well as the Najran, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, and Al-Jawf regions, extending to the western parts of the Northern Borders region. These weather phenomena are part of the Kingdom's climatic pattern, as desert and open areas are affected by wind activity during seasonal transitions, necessitating caution while driving on highways.
Special alerts for the Eastern Province
The National Center for Meteorology issued specific warnings for the Eastern Province, which is experiencing active winds and blowing dust starting at 9:00 AM and continuing until 7:00 PM today, Wednesday. The warning includes the cities of Jubail, Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, Qatif, and Ras Tanura, where wind speeds may reach 40-49 km/h. Al-Ahsa, Al-Udayd, Abqaiq, and Dhahran will also be affected by blowing dust, reducing visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers.
State of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf
Regarding maritime navigation, the report indicated that surface winds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to northerly in the northern and central parts, and southeasterly to southwesterly in the southern part, with speeds ranging from 15 to 30 km/h and wave heights between half a meter and one and a half meters. In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be northwesterly to northerly at speeds of 20 to 40 km/h, with wave heights between one and two meters.
The importance of following weather forecasts
These reports are of paramount importance to citizens and residents, as weather conditions directly impact daily activities and traffic. Authorities consistently urge caution, advising people to stay away from floodplains and valleys in rainy areas, and to adhere to traffic safety guidelines in areas experiencing heavy dust, all to ensure the safety of lives and property.
