Extreme Weather Alerts Issued Across Saudi Arabia, Including Makkah and Madinah

Saudi Arabia is bracing for extreme weather conditions as the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a series of alerts across the Kingdom. A red warning, signifying the highest level of alert, has been issued for heavy rainfall in several areas within the Makkah region, including Taif, Al-Kamil, and Adham.

Further alerts have been issued for other regions. An orange warning indicates moderate rain for areas in the Madinah region, such as Al-Ais, Al-Mahd, and Badr. Additionally, yellow warnings are in effect for light rain and dust storms in parts of the Makkah and Madinah regions, impacting cities like Rabigh, Jeddah, and Al-Khurmah.

The NCM forecasts that moderate to heavy thunderstorms, accompanied by flash flood potential, strong winds, and dust, are expected in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah. The chance of rain-bearing clouds and thunderstorms persists in the Northern Borders, Jazan, and southern parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh. Fog is also anticipated along the eastern coast during the night and early morning.

Temperatures are expected to remain high, with Madinah potentially reaching a peak of 47°C. Other cities will experience varying degrees of heat, with Dammam forecast at 46°C and Riyadh and Buraidah at 45°C. Makkah is expected to reach 43°C, while Jeddah will see temperatures around 37°C. The humidity levels are also predicted to be high in many coastal and southern areas.