Riyadh, February 29, 2024, According to the National Center for Meteorology, several regions in Saudi Arabia are expected to experience a drop in temperatures, accompanied by active winds that may affect horizontal visibility. Dust-stirring winds are predicted for parts of Makkah, Madinah, and Tabuk.
In specific areas such as the Eastern Region, Riyadh, Qassim, and Najran, temperatures will decrease, and the presence of strong winds could potentially limit visibility. Additionally, in the Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Hail, and the highlands of Tabuk, temperatures are anticipated to drop significantly, with a possibility of frost formation.
Over the Red Sea, southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected, reaching speeds of 10-30 km/h in the southern part and northeasterly to northwesterly winds at speeds of 20-40 km/h in the central part. The northern part will experience winds at speeds of 25-50 km/h. Wave heights will vary, ranging from one to two meters in the central part, one and a half to two and a half meters in the northern part, and half a meter to one meter in the southern part, with the sea described as relatively calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, northwesterly winds are forecasted at speeds of 25-50 km/h, leading to wave heights of one and a half to two and a half meters. The sea in this region is expected to be relatively calm to choppy. Residents and travelers are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions.
