Fog and strong winds forecast for Eastern Province cities

The National Center for Meteorology on Tuesday issued a warning about dense fog affecting the Eastern Province, including the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Alkhobar, and Buqayq.

The center said the fog would reduce horizontal visibility to between 1 and 3 kilometers, especially on highways and in open areas, with the conditions expected to persist until 8 a.m.

Strong winds in other governorates

The center also noted that the governorates of Hafar Al-Batin, Khafji, Nairiyah, and Qaryat Al-Ulya will experience strong winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 49 kilometers per hour.

These winds are expected to stir up dust and sand, reducing visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers, particularly on highways and in exposed areas. The conditions are forecast to continue until 7 p.m.