Al-Marsad newspaper, SPA: In its report on the weather for today, the National Center of Meteorology expected the continuation of thunderstorms from medium to heavy, leading to the flow of valleys and torrential rain, accompanied by showers of hail over the areas of Al-Baha, Asir, Jizan and Najran, and thunderstorms, accompanied by active winds, will … Read more
Rotation speed The Earth rotates on itself at a certain rate. This phenomenon determines the length of the day which varies constantly. This variation can be measured in microseconds. However, scientists have noted that the rotational velocity has been accelerating since the 1960s. Last June, our planet experienced its shortest day since records began. On … Read more
In the details, the meteorological center explained that the Riyadh region is witnessing active winds and raised dust with a decrease in the range of horizontal visibility, and the case includes Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Al-Diriyah, Al-Dalm, the capital Riyadh, Al-Muzahimiyah, Huraymila, Hotat Bani Tamim, Dhurma, Murat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Al-Majmaah, Thadiq, Ramah, Shaqra, Al-Falaj, Al-Silil, Wadi Al-Dawasir, … Read more
Floods and flash floods The conclusion of this weekend of record heat was most striking: violent storms and torrential rains affected several regions of Quebec. Flooding has been reported in many places. In Trois-Rivières, we saw dozens of cars immobilized on the shoulder of Highway 40, due to heavy rainfall. Precipitation in sight A moisture-soaked … Read more
Thumbnail photo credit: Amy and Daniel Somers The event took place last Thursday evening. Under the amazed gaze of several witnesses, some of whom were able to capture the phenomenon in images, a waterspout touched down. DRAMATIC video of a resident narrowly escaping the Smith Island tornado, while a house next door takes a direct … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: Meteorological spokesman Hussain Al-Qahtani revealed that the temperature will rise in the Kingdom during the month of August. In an intervention with Al-Ikhbariya channel, he said: “August is one of the hot months in the Kingdom, and the regions of the Kingdom will witness a rise in temperatures, as the maximum temperature in … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The National Center of Meteorology has revealed that temperatures will rise to 47 and 50 degrees Celsius in some areas in the Kingdom, from today, Thursday, until next Wednesday. The center indicated that temperatures are expected to rise in the eastern region, with a maximum temperature between 47 and 50 degrees Celsius. He … Read more
Al-Marsad newspaper: The official spokesman for the National Center of Meteorology, Hussain Al-Qahtani, revealed the accuracy of the weather monitoring applications found in smart phones. Al-Qahtani said, during a telephone interview with Al-Ikhbariya channel: “These applications derive their information from information issued by official bodies concerned with global weather or international organizations concerned with this … Read more