The National Center for Meteorology issued its detailed daily report on weather conditions for this Friday, highlighting a number of weather phenomena that require attention, especially for drivers and highway users in the early morning hours.
Map of areas affected by fog
The center explained in its statement that the possibility of fog formation remains, which could lead to reduced horizontal visibility. This weather condition includes large parts of the following regions:
- Tabuk region.
- Al-Jawf region.
- Northern Border Region.
- Eastern Province.
- Parts of the southwestern highlands of the Kingdom.
These regions usually experience significant weather fluctuations during this time of year, as fog formation is a frequent phenomenon in winter and seasonal transitions, due to high relative humidity and low minimum temperatures, which necessitates taking precautions while driving.
State of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf
Regarding maritime navigation and the state of water bodies, the report provided detailed information on wind and wave movements, which directly affect fishing and maritime transport activities:
1. The Red Sea
- Surface winds: They will be northwesterly to northerly over the northern and central parts, while they will turn southeasterly to easterly over the southern part.
- Wind speed: ranging from 15 to 42 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 48 km/h towards the Gulf of Aqaba.
- Wave height: It ranges from half a meter to one and a half meters, and may reach two meters in the Gulf of Aqaba region.
- Sea conditions: The waves are described as light to moderate.
2. The Arabian Gulf
- Surface winds: Southerly to southeasterly over the northern and central parts, and southwesterly to westerly over the southern part.
- Wind speed: ranging from 10 to 25 km/h.
- Wave height: from half a meter to one meter.
- Sea conditions: Light waves, making it relatively suitable for normal marine activities.
The importance of following weather forecasts
The National Center of Meteorology's reports are of paramount importance both locally and regionally, as relevant authorities such as Civil Defense and Highway Patrol rely on them to issue proactive warnings. Citizens and residents in the aforementioned areas, especially those traveling on roads connecting the northern and eastern regions, are advised to use fog lights, maintain a safe following distance, and avoid speeding to ensure their safety and the safety of others given the expected reduced visibility.
