Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions are expected to experience thundery rain and hail on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
According to a report by SPA, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that active winds raising dust and sand will continue in these regions, as well as in parts of the Madinah region and along the coastal road to Jazan. Thundery rain clouds may also form in parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions, where high maximum temperatures will persist, along with the Northern Borders and Qassim regions.
Surface winds on the Red Sea will range from 10 to 30 km/h, reaching 45 km/h in central and southern parts, and up to 50 km/h during thundery cloud formation in the south. Wave heights will vary from 0.5 to 1 meter in the north and 0.5 to 2 meters in central and southern areas, potentially exceeding 2 meters in the south during thundery rain. The sea state will be slight in the north, slight to moderate in central and southern parts, and rough in the south during thundery rain.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be 10 to 30 km/h in northern and central parts, and 10 to 28 km/h in other areas, potentially reaching 50 km/h in the south during thundery rain. Wave heights will be between 0.5 and 1 meter, potentially exceeding 2 meters in the south. The sea will be slight, becoming rough in the southern part during thundery rain.
Which regions are expected to see thundery rain and hail on Sunday? The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts thundery rain accompanied by hail in certain parts of the Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions. Additionally, the formation of thundery rain clouds is not excluded for parts of the Riyadh and Eastern regions.
What are the wind and dust forecasts for the Kingdom? Active winds raising dust and sand are expected to continue in parts of Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah. These conditions will also affect areas of the Madinah region and the coastal road leading to Jazan.
What are the expected sea conditions for the Red Sea? Winds on the Red Sea will range from 10 to 30 km/h, reaching 50 km/h in the south during thundery clouds. Wave heights will be 0.5 to 1 meter in the north and 0.5 to 2 meters in central and southern parts, potentially exceeding 2 meters in the south.