Saudi Arabia's weather forecast for Friday: Thunderstorms and fog in 8 regions

The National Center for Meteorology issued its daily weather report for Friday, indicating unstable weather conditions affecting large areas of the Kingdom. The center warned of thunderstorms of varying intensity, accompanied by other weather phenomena including strong surface winds and hail, urging citizens and residents to take precautions.

Details of the rain and fog situation

According to weather forecasts, there is a chance of thunderstorms preceded by active winds that will stir up dust and sand, with the possibility of hail showers in scattered parts of Al-Jawf, the Northern Borders, the Eastern Province, and Riyadh . This weather pattern also extends to the southwestern highlands of the Kingdom, reflecting the wide climatic diversity the country is experiencing during this period.

In a related development, the center warned of reduced horizontal visibility due to dense fog during the night and early morning hours. The fog is expected to affect parts of areas experiencing rainfall, as well as parts of Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, and Madinah . This contrast between rain and fog necessitates extra caution from drivers on highways and open roads.

The importance of monitoring and general warnings

These reports are of paramount importance given the geographical nature of Saudi Arabia, where weather conditions are characterized by rapid changes at this time of year. These warnings play a crucial role in maintaining public safety, as the relevant authorities, including the Civil Defense, urge everyone to stay away from floodplains and valleys during rainfall and to exercise caution while driving in conditions of reduced visibility due to fog.

State of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf

The forecasts were not limited to land only, but also included water bodies, and the details are as follows:

Red Sea

• Surface winds will be northwesterly to northerly at speeds of 15-35 km/h in the northern and central parts, shifting to northwesterly and southwesterly at speeds reaching 50 km/h in the southern part, with the formation of thunderstorms.
• Wave height: It ranges between half a meter and one and a half meters, and may exceed two meters in the southern part.
• Sea state: Light to moderate waves, becoming rough in the south.

Arabian Gulf

• Surface winds: Northerly to northwesterly at a speed of 12-35 km/h in the north and center, turning southeasterly and northeasterly at a speed of more than 50 km/h in the south.
• Wave height: from half a meter to one and a half meters, and it reaches more than two and a half meters with thunderstorms.
• Sea conditions: Light to moderate waves, turning rough in conjunction with the rainy conditions.