Strong winds, dust and light rain forecast for Eastern Province until 11 p.m.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warns of strong winds, blowing dust and light rain across the Eastern Province until 11 p.m. today.
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AIThe National Center for Meteorology issued a warning today of strong winds reaching speeds between 50 and 59 kilometers per hour, accompanied by light rainfall across the Eastern Province.
The alert covers the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Hafar Al-Batin, Nairyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya, Khafji, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, many other areas, Al-Ahsa, and their surrounding centers and villages.
The center noted that the strong winds have stirred up dust, reducing horizontal visibility to between 1 and 3 kilometers on highways and in open areas.
The weather conditions are expected to persist until 11 p.m. tonight, according to the center.