Dust-Stirring Winds and Rain Forecasted for Parts of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Dust-stirring winds are expected to impact several regions in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Eastern, Najran, Makkah, and Madinah. According to Saudi Press Agency, these winds are forecasted to cause disturbances in these areas, with potential impacts on daily activities and travel. Additionally, rain is anticipated to fall in parts of the Aseer highlands, bringing some relief to the region. In terms of maritime conditions, winds over the Red Sea will vary from northwesterly to northerly at speeds of 25-45 km/h in the northern and central parts. Meanwhile, winds in the southern part will shift from southwesterly to northwesterly at speeds of 10-30 km/h. Wave heights are expected to fluctuate from half a meter to over two meters, making the sea conditions range from calm to choppy. For the Arabian Gulf, northwesterly to westerly winds are predicted at speeds of 12-45 km/h in the northern and central areas. Similar to the Red Sea, wave heights could range from half a meter to over two meters, resul ting in calm to choppy sea conditions.