Weather Alert: Dust-Stirring Winds and Rain Expected in Riyadh and Eastern Regions

Riyadh: Dust-stirring winds, along with moderate to heavy rain and hail, are expected in parts of Riyadh and the Eastern regions on Saturday.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the National Center for Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating that light to moderate rain is also anticipated in Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Al-Jouf, Tabuk, and the Northern Borders regions. Additionally, there is a possibility of fog forming in parts of these areas.

Winds over the Red Sea are predicted to be northwesterly to northerly, with speeds ranging from 18-40 km/h. The sea conditions will vary from calm to choppy, with wave heights between half a meter to two meters.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds are expected to be southeasterly to northeasterly, reaching speeds of 20-40 km/h. The waves are likely to range from a meter to more than two meters, resulting in relatively calm to choppy sea conditions.