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The National Center for Meteorology stated that temperatures will rise across parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions on August 1 2026 while rainfall is forecast over their southern areas as well as parts of Jazan and Asir. The center’s daily weather outlook also anticipates the development of thunderstorms in some of these zones. Dust-stirring winds form a key element of the forecast that could influence visibility and travel conditions throughout the day. The NCM has integrated these predictions into its active early warning platform.
According to the center’s detailed bulletin active winds causing dust may reduce horizontal visibility to near zero on routes such as the one between Wadi Al-Dawasir and Sharura in the Najran area. The National Center for Meteorology noted a chance of thunderstorms on the southern parts of the Eastern Province where coastal fog cannot be ruled out. Similar fog risks extend to coastal sections of the Tabuk region based on the NCM update. The forecast reflects ongoing monitoring that produced 28 active alerts on the day.
Marine forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology indicate southwesterly to southeasterly winds in the northern Red Sea at 10 to 25 kilometers per hour. Central and southern sections of the Red Sea are expected to see westerly to northwesterly winds at 20 to 50 kilometers per hour. Wave heights are projected to exceed half a meter resulting in calm to choppy conditions. The center issues these maritime details to assist navigation and coastal operations.
On the Arabian Gulf the NCM predicted northeasterly to northwesterly winds in northern waters at 10 to 25 kilometers per hour with similar speeds for westerly to northwesterly flows farther south. Wave heights there should range from 0.5 to 1 meter keeping seas relatively calm overall. The meteorological authority stressed the value of these updates for maritime users in the gulf. This outlook aligns with the center’s continuous assessment of seasonal patterns.
The National Center for Meteorology has been tracking an extended episode of dust-stirring winds across western Saudi Arabia from July 29 to August 8 according to its regional assessments. Such events occur regularly in summer when the center releases frequent notices on heat dust and precipitation hazards. In related forecasts the NCM has highlighted risks of moderate to heavy thunderstorms that can produce torrential runoff and hail in areas including Jazan and Asir. The public can consult the center’s early warning system for real-time adjustments to the predictions.
