NCM issues dust alert for Saudi Arabia’s west coast until July 1

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) is expecting dust-generating surface winds, which may lead to reduced visibility along the west coast from June 24 to July 1. According to the NCM, dust storms will affect the coastal road from Jeddah to Jazan, especially during daylight hours on Wednesday, and will continue for a week. The dust-generating surface wind activity will lead to the absence or near absence of horizontal visibility.