The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its daily weather report for Sunday, forecasting unstable weather conditions including rainfall, dust-raising winds, and fog across large areas of the Kingdom. This report is part of the Center's ongoing monitoring of weather changes and its efforts to advise citizens and residents to take necessary precautions.
Weather details and affected areas
According to the center's statement, there remains a chance of light rain, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms, over parts of the western and southwestern highlands of the Kingdom. This weather pattern includes mountainous areas characterized by unique topography that facilitates cloud formation and rainfall.
In a related development, the impact of active winds stirring up dust and sand continues, potentially reducing horizontal visibility. This impact affects large parts of the Northern Borders, Al-Jawf, Tabuk, Hail, and Madinah regions, extending to the western parts of the Riyadh region. These dusty winds are also expected to affect the eastern parts of the Makkah, Al-Baha, and Asir regions.
Warnings of fog and reduced visibility
The center also warned of the possibility of dense fog forming during the night and early morning hours, a common weather phenomenon at this time of year due to high relative humidity and low minimum temperatures. The fog is expected to affect parts of the aforementioned regions, as well as parts of the Jazan and Eastern Provinces, necessitating caution while driving on highways and open roads.
The state of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf
The report described the state of the sea, with the details as follows:
Red Sea
- Surface winds: They will be northwesterly to northerly in the northern and central parts, while they will turn southeasterly to southerly in the southern part, with speeds ranging from 15 to 30 km/h.
- Wave height: ranging between half a meter and one and a half meters.
- Sea state: Light to moderate waves.
Arabian Gulf
- Surface winds: Northwesterly at a speed of 15 to 30 km/h.
- Wave height: from half a meter to one and a half meters.
- Sea state: Light to moderate waves.
The importance of following weather forecasts
These reports are of paramount importance given the vast geographical diversity of Saudi Arabia, where weather phenomena can vary from region to region at the same time. These alerts play a vital role in maintaining public safety, especially for those traveling on highways between cities and for individuals with respiratory conditions who may be affected by dust storms. The relevant authorities consistently urge the public to heed early warnings and adhere to Civil Defense instructions during periods of unstable weather to ensure everyone's safety.
