Warning of heavy fog in the early morning
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued an important weather alert on Tuesday, warning of light to moderate fog in scattered areas across five major regions. The center explained in its daily report that this weather phenomenon will persist until 8:00 AM, leading to a significant decrease in horizontal visibility, potentially dropping to between 3 and 5 kilometers in some affected areas.
Affected areas and details of the impact
The alert covered vital areas and important governorates, namely the Eastern Province (Al-Udayd), the Makkah Region (Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Al-Khurmah, Al-Muwayh, Turabah, and Taif), the Asir Region (Al-Namas, Balqarn, Tanomah, Al-Majardah, Bariq, Rijal Alma, Mahayil, Abha, Ahad Rafidah, and Khamis Mushait), the Al-Jawf Region (Al-Qurayyat and Tabuk), and the Northern Borders Region (Tarif). The center urged residents of these areas and road users to exercise caution, especially while driving in the early morning, due to the direct impact of fog on traffic safety.
Climate context and the importance of weather warnings
Fog formation during this time of year is part of the transitional climate changes between seasons in the Arabian Peninsula. Fog typically forms during clear, calm nights when the ground cools rapidly, causing water vapor to condense in the air layers near the surface. Geographical features play a significant role in increasing fog density, particularly in mountainous regions like Asir and Taif, and coastal areas near sources of humidity. The National Center for Meteorology's warnings are crucial for public safety, alerting various sectors such as land and air transport, and helping citizens and residents plan their daily journeys in advance and avoid potential hazards.
Weather forecast for the coming days
In a related context, the center predicted continued dust-raising winds on Wednesday in parts of Tabuk, Madinah, and Makkah, particularly their coastal areas, as well as the Northern Borders, Al-Jawf, Hail, Qassim, Riyadh, and Eastern Province regions. The report also indicated that there remains a chance of scattered rain and fog in parts of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, as well as in parts of northern Saudi Arabia, reflecting unstable weather conditions that require continuous monitoring of weather updates.
