Saudi Arabia weather: Winds and dust in Al-Jawf, and rain in the Eastern Province
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued weather conditions in the Kingdom for tomorrow, Saturday, indicating weather fluctuations affecting several regions, most notably Al-Jawf and the Eastern Province. These alerts are part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure the safety of citizens and residents.
Weather details in Al-Jawf region
The center explained in its report that the Al-Jawf region will experience significant surface wind activity, stirring up dust and sand. This includes the city of Sakaka , as well as the governorates of Dumat Al-Jandal, Al-Qurayyat, and Tabuk. These winds are expected to cause a significant decrease in horizontal visibility, with visibility potentially ranging between 1 and 3 kilometers. This necessitates caution, especially for those using highways and open roads.
According to the report, the weather conditions in Al-Jawf will begin to affect the region from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, which necessitates adherence to traffic safety instructions during this time period.
Rain and fog in the Eastern Province
In parallel, the center issued a yellow alert for the Eastern Province, forecasting light rain accompanied by active winds, reduced horizontal visibility, and fog formation. This includes the governorates of Jubail, Khobar, Dammam, Qatif, and Ras Tanura. These fluctuations are part of the general weather patterns experienced across the Kingdom during seasonal transitions.
Climate context and the importance of warnings
These warnings are particularly important given the Kingdom's geography, as northern regions like Al-Jawf are affected by air masses and winds that are often laden with dust due to the open desert landscape. Dust storms are a common phenomenon that directly impacts daily life, affecting both land and air traffic and public health.
Experts advise that in such conditions, safety guidelines should be followed, especially for those with respiratory illnesses and asthma, by avoiding direct exposure to dust. Authorities also emphasize to drivers the importance of maintaining safe distances and using appropriate lighting when visibility is reduced to prevent traffic accidents.
The National Center for Meteorology plays a vital role in monitoring these changes using the latest technologies and satellites, which contributes to enhancing the readiness of service and security agencies to deal with any emergency that may result from these weather fluctuations.
