Weather warning: Heatwave reaching 48°C and active winds in Eastern Region

2026-07-06T04:59:55.576Z

The National Center of Meteorology warned of a heatwave with temperatures ranging between 47 and 48 degrees Celsius, striking the Eastern Region, accompanied by active winds that raise dust and reduce horizontal visibility on highways and open areas.

The National Center of Meteorology warned of a heatwave with temperatures ranging between 47 and 48 degrees Celsius, striking the Eastern Region, accompanied by active winds that raise dust and reduce horizontal visibility to between 3 and 5 kilometers on highways and open areas.

The weather includes the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, and the governorates of Hafr Al-Batin, Al-Khafji, Al-Nairyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya, Al-Jubail, Ras Tanura, Al-Qatif, Al-Khobar, Buqayq, Al-Ulayyah, Al-Ahsa, Al-Hijr, and their affiliated centers.

The center clarified that this condition will continue until seven in the evening.