The Meteorology Department warns of dense fog in Tarif and reduced visibility
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued an important weather alert concerning the Northern Borders region, specifically in the city of Tarif. The center warned of a wave of dense fog affecting the city, leading to a significant decrease in horizontal visibility, and urged residents and motorists to exercise caution.
The center explained in its detailed report that this weather condition will begin at 1:00 AM tomorrow, Wednesday, and its effects will continue until 9:00 AM the same day. These proactive warnings are intended to enable relevant authorities and citizens to take the necessary precautions to deal with reduced visibility.
The importance of warnings and their impact on traffic safety
This warning is particularly important given the strategic location of Tarif Governorate and the heavy traffic on the highways and international roads that pass through it. Dense fog is one of the most impactful weather phenomena on driving safety, as visibility can be almost completely obscured at times, increasing the likelihood of traffic accidents – God forbid – if safe driving practices are not followed in such conditions.
In this context, security and traffic authorities, such as road security and traffic, usually call on drivers to reduce speed, use fog lights, leave a sufficient safety distance between vehicles, and avoid using brakes suddenly, to ensure that everyone reaches their destinations safely.
The geographical and climatic context of Tarif Governorate
The province of Tarif is characterized by a unique climate within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Due to its high altitude and location in the far north, it often experiences very low temperatures, especially at night and in the early morning during the transitional seasons and winter. These geographical factors create a favorable environment for the formation of dense fog when high humidity, low temperatures, and calm winds are present.
The role of the National Center for Meteorology in public safety
This alert is part of the National Center for Meteorology's ongoing efforts to monitor weather conditions and protect lives and property. The center utilizes the latest weather monitoring and satellite technologies to provide accurate and up-to-date information around the clock. These reports directly support decision-making by government and service agencies and raise public awareness of the potential risks of weather fluctuations, thus strengthening public safety in the Kingdom.
