The National Center for Meteorology issued its daily report on weather conditions in Saudi Arabia for this Sunday, revealing weather fluctuations including scattered rainfall, fog formation, in addition to surface wind activity that stirs up dust and sand in large areas of the Kingdom.
Weather details and affected areas
According to the meteorological statement, weather maps indicate the continued impact of active winds that reduce horizontal visibility due to dust and sandstorms. This impact is particularly concentrated on the eastern parts of the highlands in the western and southwestern regions. This condition also extends to parts of the Madinah, Hail, Qassim, and Riyadh , reaching as far as the northern parts of the Eastern Province .
Regarding the chances of rainfall, the center explained that scattered showers, possibly accompanied by fog, are possible, necessitating caution while driving. These forecasts include parts of the aforementioned regions, as well as parts of the Al-Jawf and Northern Borders .
Climate context and the importance of warnings
These weather fluctuations come within the context of the transitional period currently being experienced in Saudi Arabia, a period typically characterized by atmospheric instability and rapid changes in weather patterns. These reports are of paramount importance to citizens and residents, especially those traveling on highways connecting the provinces, given the potential for reduced horizontal visibility due to dust or fog.
In such circumstances, the relevant authorities always call for following up on current weather forecasts and staying away from flood channels and valleys in areas experiencing rainfall, to ensure public safety.
State of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf
The report also addressed the state of the water bodies, and the forecasts were as follows:
Red Sea
- Surface winds: They will be northwesterly to northerly in the northern and central parts, while they will turn southeasterly and southerly in the southern part, with speeds ranging from 15 to 30 km/h, and may reach 45 km/h with the formation of thunderclouds.
- Wave height: It ranges between half a meter and one and a half meters, and may reach two meters in the event of thunderstorms and rain over the central and southern parts.
- Sea state: Light to moderate waves, turning rough with thunderstorms.
Arabian Gulf
- Surface winds: Northwesterly at speeds ranging from 15 to 30 km/h, with gusts reaching 45 km/h, with thunderstorms forming over the northern part.
- Wave height: from half a meter to one and a half meters, reaching two meters with thunderstorms in the north.
- Sea state: Light to moderate waves, becoming rough in the northern part.
