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Saudi Arabia Weather Alert: Dust Storms and High Temperatures Sweep Across the Kingdom
Table of Contents
- 1. Saudi Arabia Weather Alert: Dust Storms and High Temperatures Sweep Across the Kingdom
- 2. Kingdom Weather Update: Key Areas affected
- 3. Regional Temperature Overview
- 4. City-specific Weather Conditions
- 5. Makkah Al-Mukarramah: Reduced Visibility
- 6. Medina: Hot Weather Prevails
- 7. Riyadh: Dust Controls the Airspace
- 8. Jeddah: Calm but Hot
- 9. Taif: Moderate weather
- 10. Tabuk: Calming Down
- 11. Hail: Dust Impacts Vision
- 12. Eastern Region: Dust and reduced Visibility
- 13. red Sea and Arabian Gulf Conditions
- 14. Understanding Dust Storms: An Evergreen Perspective
- 15. What factors limit an AI’s ability to report on very specific, recent events?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The National Meteorological Center has issued urgent weather advisories for Sunday, July 6, 2025, as active winds and raised dust significantly impact visibility across several regions of Saudi Arabia. Residents and travelers are urged to exercise caution as temperatures soar and dust storms reduce horizontal visibility.
Kingdom Weather Update: Key Areas affected
The active wind movement, laden with dust, continues to impact the northern border regions, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, the eastern province, and Najran. These conditions are also extending towards Makkah Al-Mukarramah, posing challenges for both residents and pilgrims.
Jizan’s coastal roads face near-zero horizontal visibility. There is also a possibility of rain thunderstorms accompanied by active winds in the southwestern parts of the Kingdom.
Regional Temperature Overview
Here’s a snapshot of the expected temperatures across key cities:
| City | Maximum temperature (°C) | Minimum Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Makkah Al-mukarramah | 43 | 32 |
| Medina | 42 | 27 |
| Riyadh | 40 | 28 |
| Jeddah | 41 | 30 |
| Tabuk | 39 | 24 |
| Hail | 36 | 23 |
| Al Baha | 29 | 20 |
| Jazan | 38 | 32 |
| Najran | 39 | 26 |
| Taif | 33 | 22 |
City-specific Weather Conditions
Makkah Al-Mukarramah: Reduced Visibility
Active winds, blowing at speeds of 40-49 km/h, are causing significant dust and reduced visibility in Makkah today. motorists and pedestrians should take extra precautions.
Medina: Hot Weather Prevails
Medina is experiencing a moderate atmosphere, but rising maximum temperatures are creating hot conditions throughout the day.
Riyadh: Dust Controls the Airspace
Raised dust continues to impact Riyadh due to active winds (40-49 km/h), leading to low horizontal visibility.
Jeddah: Calm but Hot
Jeddah faces hot weather with temperatures reaching the early 40s Celsius, but the airspace remains calm.
Taif: Moderate weather
Taif is experiencing moderate weather with heat during the day, gradually decreasing at night to the low twenties.
Tabuk: Calming Down
Tabuk is expected to have calmer weather, with heat prevailing during the day.
Hail: Dust Impacts Vision
Active winds carrying raised dust are affecting vision in Hail, limiting visibility in some areas.
Eastern Region: Dust and reduced Visibility
The eastern region is experiencing active dust-laden winds, reducing horizontal visibility across most areas.
red Sea and Arabian Gulf Conditions
The Red Sea ports are in semi-stable condition with surface winds from the northwest to the north at 15-40 km/h. The Arabian Gulf Sea is unstable due to northwest winds at 25-45 km/h.
Understanding Dust Storms: An Evergreen Perspective
Dust storms, also known as haboobs, are common in arid and semi-arid regions like Saudi Arabia. These storms can have significant impacts on public health, transportation, and infrastructure. According to a 2024 study by the World Health Organization,dust storms can exacerbate respiratory illnesses
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