The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, predicting unstable weather conditions across several regions. The forecast indicates active winds stirring up dust and limiting horizontal visibility, particularly in areas like Tabuk, Al-Jawf, and the northern borders. Residents in these regions are advised to take precautions due to the expected dust storms.
According to the National Center for Meteorology, there is also a possibility of light rain in parts of these areas. Furthermore, the sky is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy with thunderstorms anticipated in regions such as Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Al-Baha, Riyadh, Al-Qassim, and the northern parts of the Eastern Province.
The expected high temperatures for the day are quite varied across the kingdom. In Makkah, the temperature is forecasted to reach a high of 40 degrees Celsius and a low of 27 degrees Celsius. Similarly, Madinah is expected to have a high of 40 degrees Celsius, dipping to 24 degrees Celsius at night. Riyadh will see highs of 38 degrees Celsius and lows of 25 degrees Celsius, while Jeddah will experience a high of 36 degrees Celsius and a low of 27 degrees Celsius. Other areas like Tabuk, Hail, Al-Baha, and Jazan will see highs ranging from 25 to 36 degrees Celsius.
In Makkah, the weather will be characterized by active winds carrying dust, which may significantly reduce visibility. The forecast also suggests scattered thunderstorms in the region. Similarly, in Madinah, the weather is expected to be unstable, with active winds contributing to reduced visibility and the potential for light rain.
Riyadh is also facing unstable weather conditions today, with strong winds carrying dust that could impair visibility. The city will experience a gradual drop in temperatures during the night, leading to more moderate conditions.
In coastal areas such as Jeddah, temperatures will rise during the day but will fall gradually at night, creating a more comfortable evening atmosphere. Meanwhile, in Taif, there are expectations for thunderstorm clouds, and the city will enjoy mild weather throughout the day and into the night.
The situation in Tabuk is concerning, with active winds stirring up dust and significantly reducing visibility. The same goes for Hail, where the winds are expected to have similar effects.
In the Eastern Province, the weather will be unstable, with marked increases in daytime temperatures that will gradually decrease at night, resulting in more temperate conditions.
The weather conditions are not limited to the land; the seas are also affected. Surface winds on the Red Sea are expected to be southeasterly to southerly, shifting at night to southwesterly to northwesterly at speeds of 15-35 km/h on the northern part, with gusts reaching up to 50 km/h near Khaleej Al-Aqaba. The central and southern parts will experience southeasterly winds at speeds of 12-32 km/h, with potential gusts up to 40 km/h towards Bab al-Mandab.
Wave heights in the Red Sea are expected to vary, with northern areas seeing heights between half a meter to one and a half meters, and possibly exceeding two meters near Khaleej Al-Aqaba. In the central and southern parts, wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, with the possibility of exceeding one and a half meters near Bab al-Mandab.
In the Arabian Gulf, surface winds are predicted to be northwesterly to westerly, blowing at speeds of 12-32 km/h in the northern part and 18-38 km/h in the central and southern parts. Wave heights are expected to range from half a meter to one meter in the northern part, and from one meter to one and a half meters in the central and southern parts.
Authorities are urging citizens and residents to exercise caution while traveling, particularly in areas affected by strong winds or dust storms. It is advised to avoid driving in low-visibility conditions and to stay clear of valleys that might collect floodwaters. People should also be wary of trees and electrical poles during storms, as these can pose serious hazards.
In summary, the National Center for Meteorology is closely monitoring the weather conditions across Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for vigilance in light of the active winds and potential thunderstorms expected today.
