Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected in several Saudi regions Saturday

The National Center for Meteorology, in its daily weather report, forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms likely to cause flash floods, accompanied by hail showers and strong winds raising dust and sand, across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions.

The report also noted continued chances of fog formation in parts of these regions, as well as in coastal areas of Madinah and the Eastern Province.

Regarding the Red Sea, the center said surface winds will be northwesterly to northerly at 10–36 km/h in the northern part, northwesterly to northerly at 10–35 km/h in the central part, and southeasterly to northeasterly at 10–35 km/h, reaching over 50 km/h in the southern part with the formation of rain-bearing thunderclouds.

Wave heights in the Red Sea are expected to range from half a meter to one and a half meters, reaching up to two meters in the southern part, with sea conditions from slight to moderate.

Arabian Gulf conditions

In the Arabian Gulf, surface winds will be southeasterly to southwesterly at 10–24 km/h in the northern part, and northwesterly to westerly at 10–28 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, with slight sea conditions.