Today's weather: Dense fog in 8 regions and urgent warnings issued
The National Center of Meteorology, in its weather report for today, predicted continued fog of varying intensity, which may reduce or even eliminate horizontal visibility at times during the early morning hours across large parts of the Kingdom. This report is part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions in the country during this transitional period of the year.
Weather details and affected areas
Weather maps indicate that this weather phenomenon will affect parts of eight major regions, creating conditions ripe for dense fog that will significantly reduce visibility. These conditions typically include coastal areas and mountainous regions, as well as parts of the interior, central, and eastern regions, where surface humidity increases and minimum temperatures drop, providing ideal conditions for water vapor condensation and fog formation.
Weather effects on traffic and public safety
These warnings are of utmost importance given the direct impact of fog on the safety of highways and open roads connecting the Kingdom's cities and provinces. Fog is among the weather phenomena that most require extreme caution from drivers, especially those traveling during the early morning hours. Security and traffic authorities, in coordination with the National Center of Meteorology, urge citizens and residents to exercise caution, adhere to speed limits in such conditions, use fog lights, and avoid using high beams, which can impair visibility rather than improve it.
Climate context and the importance of early warning
This weather pattern is part of the typical climatic fluctuations experienced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during winter and the transitional periods between seasons. The Kingdom's diverse topography, encompassing extensive coastlines, mountain ranges, and vast deserts, plays a significant role in the varying weather conditions from one region to another. The vital role of the automated early warning system of the National Center for Meteorology is highlighted here. This system operates around the clock to monitor weather changes and issue color-coded alerts (yellow, orange, red) to ensure accurate information reaches the public and relevant authorities, thus contributing to increased preparedness and mitigating potential risks resulting from severe weather events.
Experts advise following the official applications and accounts of the National Center for Meteorology to get the latest information, and to avoid relying on rumors or unofficial sources regarding the weather.
