Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology has warned of blowing dust, strong winds and reduced visibility in parts of the Riyadh region, according to Arab News, which reported that the advisories were carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Friday.
The center said dust-carrying winds were expected to sweep several governorates in the Riyadh region between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. It urged the public to keep track of weather updates and to follow safety instructions.
Thunderstorms and rainfall were also forecast to persist across various parts of the Kingdom, the center said.
