Thunderstorms and flash floods expected across several Saudi regions today

The National Center of Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms today that may cause flash floods, accompanied by hail and strong winds raising dust and sand, affecting parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah.

The report also indicated that light to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, and the southern areas of Tabuk.

The center added that fog formation cannot be ruled out in some of the aforementioned regions, as well as in parts of Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders region.

According to the meteorological report, surface winds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 15–35 km/h in the northern part, northeasterly to southeasterly at 15–35 km/h, reaching over 60 km/h in the central part, and southeasterly to southwesterly at 15–30 km/h, also reaching over 60 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights are expected to range from half a meter to one and a half meters, with sea conditions from slight to moderate, becoming rough at times.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be northwesterly to northerly at 20–45 km/h in both the northern and southern parts, with wave heights from one and a half to two meters and moderate sea conditions.