Jazan and Asir are expected to experience moderate to heavy thunderstorms with hail and flash floods today. Light to moderate rainfall is predicted for Najran, Al-Baha, and the highlands of Makkah.
According to SPA, there is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain in parts of Riyadh and the Eastern Province, specifically in their southern areas. Active winds and dust will continue in some regions, with horizontal visibility dropping to near zero in the coastal areas of Madinah and Makkah.
Temperatures will remain high in the Eastern Province and parts of Riyadh, Makkah, and Madinah. In the Red Sea, wind speeds may exceed 50 km/h with wave heights reaching 2.5 meters in the central part, resulting in occasionally choppy conditions. The Arabian Gulf is expected to remain calm, with wind speeds between 10 and 28 km/h and wave heights between 0.5 and 1 meter.
Which regions are expected to see the heaviest rainfall today? The National Center of Meteorology predicts moderate to heavy thunderstorms accompanied by hail and flash floods in parts of Jazan and Asir. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected to occur in Najran, Al-Baha, and the highlands of Makkah.
What are the expected weather conditions for Riyadh and the Eastern Province? Riyadh and the Eastern Province may experience thunderstorms and rain, particularly in their southern regions. Temperatures in these two areas, along with Makkah and Madinah, are expected to remain high.
How will the weather affect visibility and sea conditions? Horizontal visibility may drop to near zero in the coastal areas of Makkah and Madinah due to active winds and dust. In the Red Sea, wind speeds could exceed 50 km/h with waves reaching 2.5 meters, while the Arabian Gulf will be calm with waves between 0.5 and 1 meter.