Saudi Arabia: Meteorology warns of strong winds and widespread dust storms in 9 regions today

The National Center for Meteorology expects large parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be affected today, Sunday, March 15, 2026, during the afternoon and evening hours, by a large increase in wind speed and the formation of dust waves of varying intensity, which will reduce and perhaps almost eliminate horizontal visibility in several areas.

Areas covered by the dust forecast for Sunday, March 15, 2026

According to the latest weather maps, dusty conditions are expected to include:

• West Riyadh
• Mecca
• AL Madinah AL Munawwarah
• Parts of Tabuk, Al-Jawf, Al-Qassim and the Northern Borders
• Hail

According to the latest weather maps, wind gusts are expected to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h in the areas between Medina and Hail, causing near-zero horizontal visibility, widespread dust waves, and possibly local sandstorms, which increases the danger of the situation on roads and in open areas.

Recommendations:

• Drivers: Exercise caution due to near-zero visibility.
• Patients with respiratory and eye conditions: Avoid direct exposure to dust.
• Population: Limit outdoor activities as much as possible.