Moderate rain and strong winds forecast for Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warns of moderate rain and strong winds in the Eastern Province, affecting visibility and causing possible flooding.
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AIThe National Center for Meteorology issued a warning on Monday of moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds across the Eastern Province, including Hafar Al-Batin, Al-Nairiyah, Khafji, and Qaryat Al-Ulya. The weather conditions may reduce visibility on highways and open areas, cause flooding in valleys, and result in hail.
The center stated that these conditions are expected to continue until 9 p.m.
Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Alkhobar, and Buqayq, are also forecast to experience strong winds reaching speeds of 40 to 49 kilometers per hour. This may further reduce visibility on highways and open areas. The weather alert for these areas is expected to remain in effect until 10 a.m.