Heavy thunderstorms forecast for parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday

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

The report added that fog formation is also possible over parts of these regions, as well as along the coastal areas of the Eastern Province.

Red Sea

According to the report, surface wind patterns over the Red Sea will vary by area as follows:

• Northern section: Northwesterly to northerly winds at 10-38 km/h, reaching up to 42 km/h toward the Gulf of Aqaba.

• Central section: Northwesterly to northerly winds at 10-38 km/h.

• Southern section: Southeasterly to northeasterly winds at 10-38 km/h, exceeding 50 km/h at times, with thunderstorm clouds expected.

Wave heights in the Red Sea are expected to range from half a meter to one and a half meters, rising above two meters in the southern section. Sea conditions will be slight to moderate, becoming rough in the south.

Arabian Gulf

For the Arabian Gulf, the report forecasts surface winds as follows:

• Northern section: Southwesterly, shifting to northwesterly at 10-24 km/h.

• Southern section: Northwesterly to westerly at 10-28 km/h.

Wave heights in the Arabian Gulf will range from half a meter to one meter, with slight sea conditions.