Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Wednesday
Heavy thunderstorms with hail and flash floods are expected Wednesday in parts of Jazan and Asir, with moderate to heavy rain in Najran, Al-Baha and Makkah highlands.
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AIThe National Center for Meteorology has forecast heavy thunderstorms on Wednesday, bringing flash floods and hail to parts of Jazan and Asir. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in areas of Najran, Al-Baha, and the highlands of Makkah region.
The report noted that strong winds raising dust and sand will continue to affect these regions, as well as parts of the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Qassim, Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders region.
Surface winds over the Red Sea are expected to be northwesterly to westerly at speeds of 16–34 km/h, with wave heights ranging from half a meter to 1.5 meters, and sea conditions from slight to moderate.
In the Arabian Gulf, surface winds will be northwesterly to northerly at 15–38 km/h, with wave heights of 1 to 2 meters and slight to moderate sea conditions.