The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast, in its daily weather report, that moderate to heavy thunderstorms, possibly leading to flash floods, will be accompanied by hail and strong winds that will stir up dust and sand. The forecast is for parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah Al-Mukarramah. Fog is also likely to form in the mountainous areas of these regions.
Saudi Meteorology
The report also indicated the continued possibility of light thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds in parts of Hail, Medina, and Najran, in addition to the southern parts of the Eastern Province.
Wind and sea conditions
The Red Sea:
Surface winds are expected to be northwesterly to northerly, ranging in speed from 20 to 45 km/h, and may reach 55 km/h in the central part.
Thunderstorms are expected to form in the southern part, with waves ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 meters high, and may reach 2.5 meters in the central part, with sea conditions ranging from light to medium waves, and sometimes being choppy in the central region.
The Arabian Gulf
Surface winds will be northwesterly to northerly at a speed of 12-32 km/h, with wave heights ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 meters, and sea conditions will be light to moderate.
Important Cautions
The center urges citizens and residents to exercise caution, especially in areas where flash floods are expected, and to avoid areas where water pools are likely to occur. It also urges citizens and residents to follow weather reports and updates through official channels.
