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Strong winds forecast for Eastern Province until 10 p.m.

The National Center for Meteorology warns of winds up to 59 kph affecting several Eastern Province cities, reducing visibility.

Ajel News1 hour ago · 1 min read
Dusty winds in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province

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The National Center for Meteorology issued a warning on Tuesday of strong winds affecting several cities and governorates in the Eastern Province, including Dammam, Dhahran, Hafar Al-Batin, Khafji, Nairyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya, Ras Tanura, Jubail, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, Al-Udeid, Al-Ahsa, and surrounding villages and centers.

The center stated that wind speeds are expected to range between 50 and 59 kilometers per hour, which may stir up dust and cause suspended particles, reducing horizontal visibility to between 1 and 3 kilometers, especially in open areas and on highways.

The National Center for Meteorology added that these weather conditions are expected to continue until 10 p.m.

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