Thunderstorms forecast across Saudi Arabia for five days starting Tuesday

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast continued thunderstorms across most regions of Saudi Arabia, starting Tuesday and lasting until Saturday (October 13–17), with rainfall expected to range from light to heavy.

In a statement on its X platform account, the center said that Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah will experience moderate to heavy rain. The weather system will also extend to parts of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Najran, Madinah, and Hail, as well as the southern areas of Riyadh and the Eastern Province, with rainfall intensity varying by region and time.

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The center warned of accompanying weather phenomena, including strong downdraft winds raising dust and sand, which could reach speeds of 50 kilometers per hour during light rain and up to 60 kilometers per hour with moderate rain, potentially exceeding these speeds during heavy downpours.

Other possible effects include flash floods, hail, and high waves along coastal areas, with the possibility of tornadoes or waterspouts during periods of heavy rain.

The center urged the public to follow updates, reports, and warnings via its website, the Anwa app, and official social media accounts, noting that initial forecasts indicate rain may continue in some regions through the end of next week.