Jazan and Aseer regions are expected to experience moderate to heavy thunderstorms, including hail and active winds, on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported that light to moderate rains will affect the highlands of Al-Baha and Makkah. Hot to very hot weather is forecast for parts of the Eastern region and Riyadh, with potential thunderstorms and active winds in their southern areas and parts of Najran.
Dust and sand-raising winds will impact sectors of Makkah and Madinah, extending to parts of Hail. In the Red Sea, surface winds will blow northwest to west at 15 to 40 km/h, potentially exceeding 50 km/h during southern thunderstorms, with wave heights between 0.5 and 1.5 meters, reaching over 2 meters in the south.
The Arabian Gulf will see surface winds from the northwest to southwest, shifting in the evening to south to southeast in the north, and southeast to northeast in central and southern areas. Speeds will range from 10 to 32 km/h, potentially exceeding 50 km/h during southern thunderstorms, with waves between 0.5 and 1.5 meters, exceeding 2 meters in the south.
Which regions will experience the heaviest rainfall on Saturday? The National Center of Meteorology predicts that Jazan and Aseer will see moderate to heavy thunderstorms accompanied by hail and active winds. Meanwhile, the highlands of Al-Baha and Makkah are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall.
What weather conditions are expected in Riyadh and the Eastern region? Weather in parts of Riyadh and the Eastern region will remain hot to very hot. There is a possibility of rainy thunderstorms and active winds occurring in the southern parts of these regions, as well as in parts of Najran.
How will wind and dust affect the central and northern regions? Active winds that raise dust and sand are expected to affect sectors of the Makkah and Madinah regions. These conditions are forecast to extend further into certain parts of the Hail region.