Saudi Arabia Weather Update: Dust Winds And Rain Expected Sunday

The National Center for Meteorology has issued a weather forecast highlighting a variety of atmospheric conditions across different regions of Saudi Arabia. Notably, dust-stirring winds are expected to affect parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and the southern areas of Madinah, extending to certain regions of Riyadh. These conditions are anticipated to bring light to moderate rainfall in the mentioned areas. Additionally, fog formation is likely in parts of the highlands within these regions.

Furthermore, brisk winds are set to sweep over parts of the Eastern Region, the Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Hail, and Qassim. The report also details marine forecasts for the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In the Red Sea, winds will vary from northerly to northwesterly with speeds ranging between 15-45 km/h in the northern and central parts, shifting to southwesterly to northwesterly with speeds of 12-50 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights are expected to fluctuate between one to two meters in the northern and central parts and could reach up to two and a half meters in the southern part of the Red Sea, indicating conditions from relatively calm to choppy.

In contrast, the Arabian Gulf will experience southerly to southeasterly winds at speeds of 15-45 km/h in its northern and central parts. The southern part will see easterly to southeasterly winds at a lower intensity of 10-30 km/h. Wave heights in the Arabian Gulf will range from one to two meters in the northern and central parts and from half a meter to a meter in the southern part, presenting calm to choppy sea conditions.

This comprehensive weather update was provided by SPA at 10:48 local time (07:48 GMT), offering valuable insights for residents and visitors in the affected regions. It underscores the importance of staying informed about weather conditions for planning daily activities and ensuring safety.

With inputs from SPA