Sunday Weather Update: Dust Winds And Rain Across Saudi Regions

The National Center for Meteorology has issued a weather forecast highlighting the expected climatic conditions across various regions of Saudi Arabia. Notably, dust-stirring winds are anticipated to affect parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and the southern regions of Madinah, extending to some areas of Riyadh. Alongside these windy conditions, light to moderate rainfall is predicted in these areas. Additionally, fog formation is a possibility in the highland regions within these territories.

In terms of wind activity, brisk winds are also expected to sweep over parts of the Eastern Region, the Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Hail, and Qassim. This weather pattern underscores a significant shift in atmospheric conditions across the kingdom.

Marine conditions in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf have also been detailed in the forecast. In the Red Sea, winds are projected to be northerly to northwesterly in the northern and central parts with speeds ranging from 15-45 km/h. In contrast, the southern part will experience southwesterly to northwesterly winds with speeds between 12-50 km/h. Wave heights in these areas are expected to vary from one to two meters in the northern and central parts and from one to two and a half meters in the southern part. The sea state is described as relatively calm to choppy.

For the Arabian Gulf, winds are forecasted to be southerly to southeasterly in the northern and central parts with speeds of 15-45 km/h. The southern part will see easterly to southeasterly winds at speeds of 10-30 km/h. Wave heights 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, indicating a calm to choppy sea state.

This comprehensive weather update provided by the National Center for Meteorology at 10:48 local time (07:48 GMT) on date 0005 serves as an essential guide for residents and visitors across Saudi Arabia. It highlights the need for preparedness amidst varying wind and rain conditions across different regions of the kingdom.

With inputs from SPA