Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected across several Saudi regions Saturday

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

The report also noted a continued chance of fog formation over parts of these regions, as well as 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, where thunderclouds are expected.

Wave heights in the Red Sea will range from half a meter to one and a half meters, reaching up to two meters in the south, with sea conditions expected to be light to moderate.

Arabian Gulf weather details

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