Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Al-Baha until evening

The National Center for Meteorology issued a warning on Thursday of heavy rainfall in the Al-Baha region, accompanied by strong winds, poor horizontal visibility, flash floods, hail, and thunderstorms.

The center said the alert covers the city of Al-Baha and the governorates of Baljurashi, Al-Mandaq, Bani Hasan, Al-Qura, Al-Mikhwah, Qilwah, Ghamid Al-Zinad, and Al-Hajrah, as well as surrounding areas.

The center also issued a separate warning for moderate rain in Al-Aqiq governorate and nearby areas, with strong winds, near-zero visibility, flash floods, hail, and thunderstorms expected.

The National Center for Meteorology stated that both weather alerts remain in effect until 8 p.m. today.