Thunderstorms and strong winds expected across several Saudi regions Saturday

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds raising dust and sand on parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Qassim, Northern Borders, and the northern parts of the Eastern Province today.

The report also indicated a chance of fog forming over parts of these regions, as well as areas of Al-Jouf.

According to the center, surface winds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to northerly at 12–35 km/h in the northern part, northwesterly to northerly at 12–32 km/h in the central part, and southeasterly to easterly at 12–32 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one and a half meters, with sea conditions from slight to moderate, becoming rough at times.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be southerly to southeasterly at 8–28 km/h in the northern part, and northeasterly to northerly at 8–25 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, with slight sea conditions.