The regions of Makkah, Madinah, and Tabuk will experience strong winds accompanied by dust and sand, which may reduce horizontal visibility to near zero in coastal areas.
According to a report by SPA from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, high maximum temperatures are expected in the Eastern region and parts of Riyadh, Makkah, and Madinah.
Rainy thunderclouds and strong winds are possible in Najran, Jazan, Aseer, and Al-Baha, as well as southern sectors of Riyadh and the Eastern region. In the Red Sea, surface winds will reach 12 to 35 km/h in the north and 25 to 50 km/h in central and southern parts, with wave heights between 0.5 and 2.5 meters.
The Arabian Gulf will see surface winds from the west to northwest, shifting later to southeast or southwest at speeds of 10 to 28 km/h, with wave heights from 0.5 to 1 meter.
Which regions are expected to face reduced visibility on Wednesday? The regions of Makkah, Madinah, and Tabuk are expected to experience strong winds with dust and sand. These conditions may reduce horizontal visibility to near zero specifically within their coastal areas.
Where is the possibility of rain and thunderclouds located? Rainy thunderclouds accompanied by strong winds are possible in the regions of Najran, Jazan, Aseer, and Al-Baha. This weather pattern may also affect the southern sectors of the Riyadh and Eastern regions.
What are the expected sea conditions for the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf? The Red Sea will have winds up to 50 km/h in central and southern parts with waves up to 2.5 meters. The Arabian Gulf will have winds between 10 and 28 km/h and wave heights from 0.5 to 1 meter.