The National Center of Meteorology issued its daily weather report, predicting continued moderate to heavy thunderstorms across several regions of the Kingdom. This could lead to flash floods, accompanied by hail and strong winds that will reduce horizontal visibility.
Thunderstorms and floods
The report indicated that the weather conditions include the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah Al-Mukarramah, with the possibility of fog forming in the higher parts of these areas.
The center also forecasts continued scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Eastern and Najran regions, coinciding with active surface winds that will stir up dust and sand in parts of those regions, as well as in parts of Riyadh and Medina.
Red Sea and Gulf conditions Arabi
The Red Sea:
Surface winds: Northwesterly to northerly at 20-45 km/h, may reach 55 km/h with the formation of thunderstorms in the south.
Wave height: 1 to 2 meters, reaching 2.5 meters in the southern part.
Sea condition: Moderate to choppy with thunderstorms.
The Arabian Gulf
Surface winds: northwesterly to westerly at 15-40 km/h.
Wave height: 1 to 2 meter.
Sea condition: light to moderate waves.
Alert and warning
The center urges citizens and residents to exercise caution, especially in areas expected to be affected by heavy rains and flash floods, to avoid valleys and flood channels, and to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
