Saudi Arabia weather today: Fog in 6 regions and a red alert in the north

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued weather , warning of varying weather conditions affecting large parts of the Kingdom on Wednesday. These warnings come as part of ongoing monitoring of the weather patterns the country is experiencing during this transitional period, where weather phenomena are intertwined, ranging from dense fog in some areas to dust storms in others.

Fog covers 6 major regions

The center explained in its alerts that fog of varying degrees forms during the early morning hours, reducing horizontal visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers, and in some areas to near-zero visibility (1 to 3 kilometers). This condition is expected to persist until 8:00 or 9:00 AM, depending on the region.

The list of areas affected by the fog included:

• The Eastern Province: It includes the cities of Jubail, Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, Qatif, Ras Tanura, Nairyah, Al-Ahsa, Abqaiq, and many others.
• Makkah Region: This includes Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh, Al Qunfudhah, Al Lith, and other coastal and highland governorates.
• Medina: specifically in Yanbu, Al-Mahd, Wadi Al-Fara’ and Al-Rais.
• Asir region: This included Abha, Khamis Mushait, Al Namas, Tanomah, and other governorates.
• Al-Baha and Jazan region: where fog covered the highlands and coastal areas in both.

Red alert and dust storms in the north

In a related development, the National Center for Meteorology issued a " red alert " for the northern regions of the Kingdom, warning of severe dust storms that will reduce horizontal visibility to less than one kilometer, accompanied by strong winds. This weather condition is expected to begin at 9:00 AM and continue until 6:00 PM.

These storms are concentrated in:

• Northern Border Region: (Arar, Tarif, Al-Uwaiqilah).
• Al-Jawf region: (Sakaka, Dumat Al-Jandal, Al-Qurayyat, Tabarjal).

Context of the weather situation and its effects

These weather fluctuations are part of the usual climatic features in the Kingdom during seasonal transitions, as relative humidity increases on the coasts and highlands, which stimulates fog formation, while surface winds become active in open and desert areas, stirring up dust and sand.

These phenomena have a direct impact on daily life, particularly regarding highway safety and intercity travel. Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution, use fog lights, and maintain safe distances, especially in areas with poor visibility. They also emphasize the importance of following civil defense and traffic guidelines to ensure everyone's safety.