Fog and strong winds forecast for Eastern Province, says weather center
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warns of dense fog and strong winds in Eastern Province, affecting visibility in several cities and highways.
Key Takeaways
AIThe National Center for Meteorology issued a warning on Monday of dense fog affecting the Eastern Province, including the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, and the governorates of Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, and Al Ahsa. The fog is expected to reduce horizontal visibility to between 1 and 3 kilometers on highways and in open areas. The condition is forecast to persist until 8 a.m.
Meanwhile, Hafr Al-Batin governorate is experiencing strong winds with speeds reaching 40-49 km/h, causing dust and reducing visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers on highways and in open areas. This weather is expected to continue until 7 p.m.
