Jazan, Asir, Najran, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province are expected to see thunderstorms and rain today. According to the National Center of Meteorology, active winds and dust will continue in these areas, as well as in parts of Madinah and Makkah.
SPA reported that horizontal visibility may drop to near zero along the coastal route leading to Jazan. Temperatures in parts of the East, Center, and northern borders are forecast to be hot to very hot.
In the Red Sea, wind speeds in northern and southern sections will range between 10 and 34 km/h, reaching 50 km/h in the south during thunderstorms. Central section wind speeds are predicted between 15 and 45 km/h, with wave heights exceeding two meters in some areas.
The Arabian Gulf will see wind speeds between 10 and 30 km/h, increasing to 50 km/h in the southern part during thunderstorms, with wave heights potentially exceeding two meters.
Which regions are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms today? The National Center of Meteorology predicts that thunderstorms accompanied by rain will form in parts of Riyadh, Jazan, Asir, Najran, and the Eastern Province. Additionally, these areas, along with parts of Makkah and Madinah, will experience active winds and dust.
What are the expected weather conditions in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf? In the Red Sea, wind speeds range from 10 to 34 km/h in northern and southern parts, reaching 50 km/h in the south during thunderstorms, while central winds reach 45 km/h. In the Arabian Gulf, winds range from 10 to 30 km/h, reaching 50 km/h in the south during thunderstorms, with waves exceeding two meters in both seas.
How will visibility and temperature be affected in different regions? Horizontal visibility may drop to near zero along the coastal route leading to Jazan due to active winds and dust. Meanwhile, temperatures are forecast to be hot to very hot in the northern borders and parts of the central and eastern regions of the country.