The National Center of Meteorology warned in its weather report of a heatwave, active winds, and raised dust in the Eastern Region on Tuesday.

The heatwave begins at 11 AM and continues until 5 PM.

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The warning includes: Khafji, Nairyah, Qaryat al-Ulya, Al-Ahsa, Buqayq, Al-Idd, and Dha'blutn. It is accompanied by a rise in temperatures from (49 – 50) degrees Celsius.

Winds and dust

Parts of the Eastern Region will experience active winds from 9 AM until 7 PM. The warning includes: Jubail, Khobar, Dammam, Qatif, and Ras Tanura. The associated effects include reduced horizontal visibility, high waves, and winds reaching speeds of (40 – 49) km/h. Meanwhile, Al-Ahsa, Al-Idd, Khafji, Nairyah, Qaryat al-Ulya, Hafar al-Batin, and Buqayq are expected to experience raised dust from 10 AM until 8 PM. It will be accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 50 – 59 km/h, and near-zero horizontal visibility (1 – 3) km.

Tuesday's weather

The National Center of Meteorology expects in its report on Tuesday's weather across the Kingdom's regions that maximum temperatures will remain high in parts of Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Region. The impact of active winds raising dust and sand will continue in parts of those regions, as well as parts of Riyadh and Najran, and the eastern parts of the southwestern highlands of the Kingdom. Meanwhile, there is a chance of thunderstorms accompanied by active winds in parts of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha, extending to the southern parts of the highlands of Makkah Region.