Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah regions are expected to experience moderate to heavy thunderstorms that may lead to flash floods, accompanied by hail and gusty, dust-stirring winds.
According to SPA, the National Center for Meteorology also noted that fog may form over the coastal parts of the Eastern, Madinah, and Makkah regions.
Red Sea winds will be northwesterly to northerly at 12-40 km/h, shifting in the central part to westerly to northwesterly at 12-35 km/h, and in the southern part to northwesterly to northeasterly at 10-50 km/h. Waves in the Red Sea may range from half a meter to over two meters, leaving the sea calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be northwesterly to southwesterly at 10-28 km/h and northeasterly to northwesterly at 08-25 km/h, with waves between half a meter and one meter and a calm sea.
Which regions are expected to experience thunderstorms and flash floods? The National Center for Meteorology expects moderate to heavy thunderstorms in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah regions. These weather conditions may lead to flash floods and will be accompanied by hail as well as gusty, dust-stirring winds.
What are the expected wind and wave conditions in the Red Sea? Winds in the Red Sea will range from 12-40 km/h in the northwesterly to northerly direction, while the southern part may see speeds of 10-50 km/h. Waves are expected to range from half a meter to over two meters, resulting in a sea that is calm to choppy.
What is the weather forecast for the Arabian Gulf and coastal areas? The Arabian Gulf will see winds between 08-25 km/h and 10-28 km/h with waves from half a meter to one meter and a calm sea. Additionally, fog may form over the coastal parts of the Eastern, Madinah, and Makkah regions.