Thunderstorms and flash floods expected across several Saudi regions Sunday

The National Center for Meteorology, in its daily report, forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms on Sunday, which may lead to flash floods. The storms are expected to be accompanied by hail and strong winds raising dust and sand, affecting parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders, as well as the northern parts of the Eastern Province.

The report also indicated a chance of fog forming over some of these areas during the day.

Red Sea and Arabian Gulf conditions

• In the northern Red Sea: surface winds will be northwesterly to northerly at 10–32 km/h, reaching over 50 km/h with thunderstorm clouds. Wave heights will range from half a meter to 1.5 meters, possibly exceeding 2 meters, with sea conditions from slight to moderate, becoming rough at times.
• In the central Red Sea: winds will be southeasterly to northeasterly at 15–35 km/h, reaching over 50 km/h, with wave heights from half a meter to 1.5 meters, possibly exceeding 2 meters, and sea conditions from slight to moderate, becoming rough at times.
• In the southern Red Sea: winds will be southerly to southeasterly at 20–40 km/h, reaching over 50 km/h, with wave heights from 1 to 2 meters, possibly exceeding 2 meters, and sea conditions becoming rough.
• In the Arabian Gulf: the northern part will see northwesterly to northerly winds at 10–32 km/h, with wave heights from half a meter to 1.5 meters and sea conditions from slight to moderate. In the southern part, winds will be northwesterly to westerly at 12–35 km/h, with wave heights from half a meter to 1.5 meters and sea conditions from slight to moderate.