Temperatures to Drop as Frost and Dust-Stirring Winds Forecast in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Temperatures are expected to drop significantly on Tuesday, with frost potentially forming in regions such as Tabuk, Hail, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders.

According to Saudi Press Agency, dust-stirring winds will impact areas including Qassim, Madinah, Makkah, Riyadh, the Eastern Region, Najran, Aseer, and Al-Baha.

In terms of maritime conditions, winds over the Red Sea are anticipated to be northerly to northeasterly, shifting to northwesterly at speeds between 20-50 km/h in the northern and central regions, while in the southern part, the winds will be northerly to northwesterly at speeds of 15-42 km/h. Wave heights in the Red Sea may vary from half a meter to three meters, resulting in calm to choppy sea conditions.

In the Arabian Gulf, northerly to northwesterly winds are forecasted to reach speeds of 30-55 km/h in the central and southern parts. Waves are expected to range from one and a half to three meters, contributing to conditions that will also be calm to choppy.