Riyadh: Weather forecasts for Saturday indicate that gusty winds will prevail, with moderate to heavy rain and hail expected in several regions across Saudi Arabia, including Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah. Fog formation is also anticipated in these areas, as well as in the Eastern Region.
According to Saudi Press Agency, dust-stirring winds are predicted to affect the Riyadh, Hail, and Madinah regions. The Red Sea will experience northwesterly to northerly winds at speeds ranging from 20-45 km/h in the northern and central parts, and 10-50 km/h in the southern parts. Wave heights are expected to vary from half a meter to over two meters, leading to sea conditions that will be calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds will blow from the northwest to the west at speeds of 15-32 km/h. Wave heights are anticipated to range from half a meter to one and a half meters, resulting in relatively calm sea conditions.