Thunderstorms and dust-laden winds expected across several Saudi regions

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by hail and possible fog in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Northern Borders, and the Eastern Province today.

The report also noted active surface winds stirring dust and sand in parts of these areas, as well as in sections of Riyadh and Qassim.

According to the report, surface winds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to northerly at 12–35 km/h in the northern part, northwesterly to westerly at 12–32 km/h in the central part, and southeasterly to southwesterly at 12–32 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights are expected between half a meter and one and a half meters, with sea conditions ranging from slight to moderate, becoming rough at times.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be easterly to southeasterly at 10–28 km/h, reaching over 50 km/h in the northern part, and northeasterly to northerly at 10–28 km/h, also exceeding 50 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, rising above two meters in some areas, with generally slight sea conditions.