The National Center of Meteorology warns of dust-stirring winds and thunderstorms in several regions.

2026-07-08T04:39:02.676Z

The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued active winds stirring up dust and sand in parts of Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, and Najran regions, with expectations of thunderstorms in Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions.

In its daily weather report, the National Center of Meteorology warned of continued active winds stirring up dust and sand in parts of Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, and Najran regions, as well as the coastal road leading to Jazan.

The center noted that horizontal visibility may nearly reach zero in parts of the Eastern Province due to these winds, warning drivers to exercise caution on affected roads.

The chance remains for thunderstorms accompanied by active winds in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and the southern highlands of Makkah region.

Red Sea and Arabian Gulf Conditions

As for the Red Sea, surface winds will be northwesterly to westerly at 20 to 40 km/h, increasing to 50 km/h in the southern part, with wave heights ranging from one to two meters, exceeding two meters in the south. The sea state will be moderate, becoming rough in the south.

In the Arabian Gulf, northwesterly to westerly winds will blow at 20 to 40 km/h in the northern and central parts, and northwesterly to southwesterly at 12 to 32 km/h in the southern part, with waves between one and two meters in the north and center, and between half a meter and one and a half meters in the south. The sea state will be moderate in the north and center, and light to moderate in the south.