Northern Borders Weather: Active winds, reduced visibility, and weather warnings
The National Center for Meteorology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued an important warning today, Monday, regarding the expected weather conditions in the Northern Borders region, indicating that the region will be affected by surface wind activity that may lead to a decrease in horizontal visibility, which calls for caution and vigilance by citizens, residents and highway users.
Weather details in Tarif and Al-Uwaiqilah
The center explained in its daily report that the weather conditions include active winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 49 kilometers per hour. These conditions are particularly concentrated in the governorates of Tarif and Al-Uwaiqilah, which are part of the Northern Borders Region. According to forecasts, the effects of these winds, along with the accompanying dust and sandstorms, began at 9:00 AM this morning, Monday, and are expected to continue until 6:00 PM this evening.
Weather conditions in the Eastern Province
In related weather developments across the Kingdom, the report wasn't limited to the northern regions. The National Center for Meteorology indicated continued chances of thunderstorms accompanied by active winds and hail in parts of the Eastern Province. The center also warned of the possibility of dense fog forming, leading to near-zero visibility during the early morning hours, requiring extra caution while driving.
The importance of warnings and their impact on public safety
These warnings are of paramount importance given the geographical nature of the Northern Borders region, which is characterized by being an open and desert area, making it more susceptible to the impact of surface winds that quickly stir up dust and dirt, directly affecting visibility on international roads that connect the Kingdom with its northern neighbors.
The relevant authorities, including the Civil Defense and Road Security, are calling on drivers to adhere to the specified speeds, leave sufficient distances between vehicles, and avoid speeding during windy conditions to prevent traffic accidents that may result from sudden loss of visibility.
The climatic context of the northern regions
These weather fluctuations are part of the typical climatic characteristics of the northern regions of the Kingdom during the transitional periods between seasons and into winter, when low-pressure systems bring strong winds and lower temperatures. Following daily weather reports is essential for residents of these areas to plan their daily activities and avoid overland travel during peak periods of weather instability.
