The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued a weather warning for several regions across the country.
In Jazan and Asir, moderate to heavy rain accompanied by hail is expected. Similar conditions may also be experienced in Najran, Al-Baha, parts of the Eastern Region, and the southern parts of Riyadh.
Furthermore, strong dust-stirring winds are forecasted to blow over parts of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders.
Mariners in the Red Sea should be aware of westerly to northwesterly winds, with speeds of 20-40 km/h in the northern part and 15-35 km/h in the central part. In the southern part, winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, at speeds of 15-35 km/h. Wave heights may range from one to two metres in the northern part and from half a metre to one and a half metres in the central and southern parts. The sea conditions are expected to be calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be southeasterly, reaching 20-40 km/h in the northern part, and southwesterly to southeasterly, reaching 20-50 km/h in the southern part. Waves may range from one to two and a half metres. The sea will be relatively calm to choppy.
Residents and mariners are urged to take necessary precautions during this period. Stay tuned to the NCM for the latest weather updates.
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