Dust-Stirring Winds and Rain Predicted in Southern Regions

Riyadh: Weather conditions for Saturday are expected to bring dust-stirring winds, along with potential rain and hail, to various parts of the Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions. According to Saudi Press Agency, the National Center for Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating a rise in temperatures in parts of the Eastern Region as well. Winds are anticipated to vary across the Red Sea, with northwesterly to northerly winds in the northern and central parts and southwesterly to southeasterly winds in the southern part. Wind speeds are expected to range between 12 and 50 km/h. The sea conditions will vary from calm to choppy, with waves fluctuating from half a meter to over two meters. In the Arabian Gulf, northwesterly to westerly winds will prevail in the northern part at speeds of 15-35 km/h, while the central and southern parts will experience southeasterly to southwesterly winds at speeds of 10-25 km/h. The waves in the Arabian Gulf are expected to range from half a meter to one and a half meters, resulting in relatively calm sea conditions.