Heatwave and strong winds with dust forecast for Eastern Province

The National Center for Meteorology on Monday issued a warning of a heatwave in the Eastern Province, with temperatures expected to range between 47 and 48 degrees Celsius, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of up to 59 kilometers per hour.

The center said the alert covers the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Hafar Al-Batin, Khafji, Nairyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, Al-Udayd, Dhubaylutain, Al-Ahsa, and surrounding villages and centers.

The strong winds are expected to stir up dust and sand, reducing horizontal visibility to between 1 and 3 kilometers, particularly on highways and in open areas, the center added.

The weather conditions are forecast to persist until 7 p.m.