Thunderstorms and strong winds forecast for several regions Saturday

The National Center of Meteorology has forecast in its weather report for today that there remains a likelihood of moderate to heavy thunderstorms, which may lead to flash floods accompanied by hail showers and strong winds stirring dust and sand. These conditions could cause near-zero horizontal visibility in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders regions, while lighter to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Madinah and Hail. Thunderstorm clouds are also likely to form over the southern parts of the Eastern Province, with a chance of fog at night and in the early morning hours along its coastal areas, as well as the coastal areas of Makkah and Madinah.

The report added that surface winds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to westerly at 15–35 km/h, and southwesterly to northwesterly at 10–25 km/h, reaching over 50 km/h with the formation of thunderstorm clouds. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, rising to over two meters during thunderstorms, with sea conditions ranging from slight to rough when thunderstorm clouds are present.

In the Arabian Gulf, surface winds will be northwesterly to northeasterly at 10–25 km/h, and northwesterly to southwesterly at 10–25 km/h. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, with generally slight sea conditions.