Dust-Stirring Winds and Thunderstorms Expected Across Several Regions

Riyadh: The National Center for Meteorology has predicted dust-stirring winds in the Eastern, Riyadh, Najran, Madinah, Makkah, and Jazan regions. Thunderstorms, which may be accompanied by hail and strong winds, are expected to affect the regions of Jazan and Aseer. According to Saudi Press Agency, winds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to northerly at speeds ranging from 20 to 50 km/h. The sea conditions are expected to vary, with waves reaching from one meter to more than two and a half meters, making the sea calm to choppy at times. In the Arabian Gulf, winds are anticipated to be northwesterly to westerly, traveling at speeds of 20 to 33 km/h. Wave heights may vary from one meter to one and a half meters, resulting in relatively calm sea conditions.