Continued Rainfall in Saudi Arabia Forecasted Today
The National Center of Meteorology has forecasted the continuation of medium to heavy rainfall today (Sunday) across parts of the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Mecca, Medina, Tabuk, Al-Jawf, and the Northern Borders. These weather patterns are expected to include thunderstorms, which may lead to local hail, active winds, and dust storms. Additionally, there is a risk of flooding in certain areas, while light to moderate rain is anticipated in the Hail region.
Fog Conditions on Coastal Areas
The report from the meteorological center indicates that there will be persistent fog formation during the night and early morning hours along the coastal areas of the Eastern Province, as well as in parts of Mecca, Medina, and Tabuk. This fog could lead to reduced visibility, impacting travel and outdoor activities.
Active Winds and High Waves in the Red Sea
Regarding the condition of the Red Sea, the center predicts that the surface winds will be northwesterly to westerly in the northern part, ranging from 12 to 32 kilometers per hour, with speeds potentially exceeding 50 kilometers per hour during thunderstorms. In the central part, winds will also be northwesterly to westerly, varying between 8 to 28 kilometers per hour. The southern section will experience southeasterly to southwesterly winds, shifting to southeasterly to easterly in the evening, with speeds ranging from 15 to 38 kilometers per hour, also capable of exceeding 50 kilometers per hour in storm conditions.
The wave height in the Red Sea is expected to range from half a meter to one meter in the central section and between half a meter and one and a half meters in the northern and southern parts. During thunderstorms, wave heights may exceed two meters. The sea state is forecasted to be slight to moderate, with more turbulence expected in areas affected by active thunderstorm clouds.
Gulf Arab Maritime Conditions
In the Arabian Gulf, the meteorological center anticipates that surface winds will be northwesterly to westerly in the northern part, with speeds between 10 to 35 kilometers per hour and southwesterly winds blowing from the south at 10 to 25 kilometers per hour. The wave height in the Gulf is set to range from half a meter to one and a half meters in the northern part and from half a meter to one meter in the southern section. The sea state is categorized as slight to moderate in the north while remaining slight in the south.