Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several regions on Tuesday

The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms on Tuesday, with the potential for flash floods and hail showers in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders. Lighter to moderate rain is expected in parts of Qassim and the Eastern Province. Strong surface winds raising dust are also anticipated in these areas, as well as parts of Riyadh.

The report added that surface winds over the Red Sea will range from southwesterly to northwesterly at 15-30 km/h, reaching over 60 km/h with thunderclouds in the northern part. In the central and southern parts, winds will shift from southeasterly to southwesterly at 15-35 km/h, also exceeding 60 km/h at times. Wave heights will range from half a meter to 1.5 meters, rising to over two meters in the north, center, and south, with sea conditions varying from slight to moderate, becoming rough in these areas.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be northeasterly to southeasterly at 10-25 km/h, reaching over 60 km/h in the north, and northwesterly to northeasterly at 10-25 km/h, also exceeding 60 km/h in the south. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, rising to over two meters in both the northern and southern parts, with sea conditions ranging from slight to rough in these areas.