Dust-raising winds to persist across several Saudi regions this week
The National Center for Meteorology warns that dust-laden winds will continue in parts of Saudi Arabia, especially along highways, through the end of the week.
The National Center for Meteorology has issued a warning that dust-laden winds will continue across several regions of Saudi Arabia through the end of the week. These gusty winds are expected to particularly affect highways. According to a statement on X, the center predicts these conditions will persist from Sunday until the end of the week.
The forecast also calls for moderate to heavy thunderstorms in parts of Jazan and Asir, which could lead to flash flooding, hail, and strong winds. Lighter to moderate rainfall is anticipated in areas of Najran, Al-Baha, and the southern highlands of Makkah. In terms of temperature, the Eastern Province and parts of Riyadh, Qassim, and the Northern Borders will experience hot to extremely hot conditions.
The dust-raising winds are also set to impact areas of Madinah and Makkah, potentially causing visibility to drop to near zero along coastal routes, including the road leading to Jazan.
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