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Heavy Rain, Flash Floods and Hail Expected Across Four Saudi Regions

From Okaz · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms, possible flash floods and hail in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and the highlands of Mecca.
  • Dust-raising winds may affect those areas and extend to the coastal parts of Medina and Mecca, while fog is expected along parts of the Eastern Province coast.
  • Winds on the Red Sea may reach 45 kilometers per hour, with waves rising to two meters and rougher conditions toward the Gulf of Aqaba.

Thunderstorms, flash-flood risks and hail are expected across parts of four Saudi regions, while strong winds may stir dust in several areas and along the coasts.

The National Center for Meteorology said the rain could range from moderate to heavy in parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha, as well as the highlands of Mecca. Dust-raising winds are expected in parts of those regions and may extend to the coastal areas of Medina and Mecca.

The forecast also called for early-morning fog along parts of the Eastern Province coast. Thunderstorms accompanied by active winds could form over southern parts of the region.

On the Red Sea, surface winds are expected to blow from the northwest to north at 20 to 45 kilometers per hour. Waves should reach between one and two meters, with moderate seas becoming rough toward the Gulf of Aqaba. The source also provided a forecast for lighter conditions in the Arabian Gulf.

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Originally published by Okaz in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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