Riyadh: Gusty winds are expected to blow across parts of Makkah, Al-Baha, Aseer, Jazan, Najran, Eastern, and Riyadh regions, with the possibility of rain and hail, as reported in the latest weather forecast. Dust-stirring winds are also anticipated in these areas, along with Madinah and Tabuk regions.
According to Saudi Press Agency, fog formation is expected during the early morning hours over the southwestern highlands of the Kingdom. The weather conditions may impact visibility and travel in these areas.
The wind patterns over the Red Sea will vary, with northeasterly to northwesterly winds reaching speeds of 20-45 km/h in the northern and central parts, and northwesterly to westerly winds reaching 15-35 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights in the Red Sea are expected to range from one meter to two and a half meters, causing the sea to be relatively calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be predominantly northwesterly, reaching speeds of 25-50 km/h. The wave heights in the Gulf are forecasted to range from one and a half meters to three meters, with the sea conditions varying from relatively calm to choppy.