Thunderstorms and flash floods expected in several Saudi regions Sunday

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms, likely to cause flash floods and accompanied by hail, in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah regions.

The report added that light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Al-Qassim, the Northern Borders, and the Eastern Province. Active winds raising dust and sand will continue to affect parts of these regions, as well as areas of Najran.

The National Center for Meteorology also noted that fog formation cannot be ruled out along coastal parts of the Eastern Province and Makkah.

Wind and sea conditions

Regarding the Red Sea, the report stated that surface winds will be northwesterly to westerly at 15–40 km/h, and northwesterly to southwesterly at 10–30 km/h, reaching up to 45 km/h in the northern part. Wave heights will range from one to two meters, exceeding two meters in the north, with sea conditions from slight to moderate, becoming rough in the northern and southern sections.

In the Arabian Gulf, surface winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly at 10–30 km/h, reaching up to 50 km/h with the formation of thunderstorm clouds. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, with slight sea conditions.