The Meteorology Department warns of active winds and reduced visibility in Hail and Tabuk
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued urgent weather alerts on Wednesday concerning the Hail and Tabuk regions, warning of weather fluctuations characterized by active surface winds that stir up dust and sand, which necessitates caution and vigilance on the part of citizens, residents, and highway users.
Weather details in the Hail region
The center explained in its daily report that the Hail region is experiencing strong winds that are directly affecting open areas and highways. This weather condition is causing a decrease in horizontal visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers, posing a challenge for drivers. The center indicated that this condition is expected to continue, God willing, until 7:00 PM today, and urged everyone to adhere to traffic safety instructions in such weather.
Active winds and their effects on the Tabuk region
In a related development, the National Center for Meteorology warned of strong winds in the Tabuk region, with speeds reaching between 40 and 49 kilometers per hour. These winds will stir up dust and sand, significantly reducing horizontal visibility. The center indicated that this weather condition in Tabuk is expected to end by 6:00 PM today.
The importance of early warnings and public safety
These alerts are of paramount importance in preserving lives and property, as the northern and northwestern regions of the Kingdom, such as Hail and Tabuk, have open terrain that makes them more susceptible to the effects of surface winds. These warnings play a crucial role in alerting security and health authorities to increase their preparedness, as well as in raising awareness among drivers on the Kingdom's long-distance highways about the necessity of reducing speed and using hazard lights.
Climate context and the role of the National Center for Meteorology
This alert comes as part of the vital role played by the National Center for Meteorology in monitoring weather and issuing early warnings in accordance with international standards. These weather fluctuations are part of the Kingdom's climatic characteristics during transitional periods and different seasons, as surface winds become active due to differences in atmospheric pressure. Experts always advise following official weather bulletins and avoiding open desert areas during warning periods to avoid the health effects of dust, especially for those with respiratory conditions.
