The National Center for Meteorology issued advanced weather alerts, warning of severe weather fluctuations affecting large parts of the Hail and Tabuk regions today. These warnings are part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure the safety of citizens and residents, especially those traveling on highways and in open areas.
Weather details in Hail
The center explained in its report that the Hail is experiencing significant surface wind activity, classified as "strong winds." The effects include open areas and highways connecting Hail to neighboring regions. The report indicated that wind speeds are ranging between 40 and 49 kilometers per hour, which consequently leads to dust storms and reduced horizontal visibility, potentially disrupting traffic. The center stated that this weather condition is expected to end, God willing, at 7:00 PM today.
Air and sea disturbances in Tabuk
In a related development, the National Center for Meteorology warned of a more severe weather system affecting the Tabuk , specifically coastal governorates such as Al Wajh and Umluj. This system is characterized by very strong winds with speeds ranging from 50 to 59 kilometers per hour. The effects of these winds are not limited to reduced or near-zero visibility, but also include rough sea conditions and high waves, posing a danger to small boats and fishermen. This weather system is expected to persist until 6:00 PM.
General context and importance of warnings
These warnings are of paramount importance given the Kingdom's geography, where strong winds play a significant role in altering daily weather patterns, particularly in desert and open areas. The northern and northwestern regions (such as Hail and Tabuk) are active wind corridors during periods of seasonal fluctuations. In such conditions, the General Directorate of Civil Defense typically urges caution, advising people to avoid potentially hazardous areas and to adhere to speed limits on highways to prevent accidents caused by reduced visibility.
The National Center for Meteorology operates according to an advanced technological system to monitor weather phenomena and issue early warnings, with the aim of protecting lives and property, and supporting governmental and service agencies in taking the necessary measures to deal with rainy conditions, sandstorms and strong winds.
