المملكة: Meteorology: Temperatures confirm the start of winter without delay, with widespread rain conditions

Weather analyst at the National Center of Meteorology, Aqeel Al-Aqeel, confirmed that the winter season entered according to the meteorological calendar about eight days ago, while it begins astronomically on December 22-23.

He explained that Current climate indicators confirm that cold weather has actually begun in a number of regions of the Kingdom, with temperatures recorded ranging between 5, 6, and 7 degrees Celsius, which denies the presence of any delay in the entry of winter this year.

He pointed out that the climate forecasts for this season indicate – God willing – that the rate of Precipitationwill be higher than usual rates, with winter this year expected to be relatively warmer in some of its periods, pointing out that rainy weather often contributes to moderating the feeling of coldness compared to dry seasons.

In a related context, expect National Center of Meteorology Thunderstorms of varying intensity will fall over most regions of the Kingdom, continuing – God willing – until next Thursday, including the regions of Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Medina, Tabuk, Hail, Al-Qassim, Jazan, Al-Jawf, the northern border, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, in addition to Jeddah, Taif, and other coastal parts.

He indicated that the rainy condition will be accompanied by Several weather phenomena; Among them are active downward winds that raise dust and dust, which may reach a speed of more than 60 km/hour, with hail falling in some locations, and a rise in waves on the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, whose height may exceed two and a half metres, in addition to the formation of rainy thunderclouds, and the flow of torrents in valleys and low-lying areas as a result of heavy precipitation.

The National Center of Meteorology called on everyone to take caution and follow the instructions and instructions of the authorities.