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Weather Service Warns of Heavy Thunderstorms and Flash Floods in 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 forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail and flash flooding in parts of four regions in Saudi Arabia.
  • Dust-raising winds could reduce horizontal visibility to near zero along parts of the coastal areas of Medina and Mecca, while morning fog may form along the Eastern Province coast.
  • On the Red Sea, winds may reach 45 kilometers per hour and waves up to two meters; the Arabian Gulf is expected to have lighter seas.

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology expects moderate to heavy thunderstorms on Saturday, with rain that could trigger flash floods and include hail. The forecast covers parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha, as well as the highlands of Mecca province.

Active winds carrying dust and sand are also expected in parts of those regions. Visibility could fall to nearly zero in coastal areas of Medina and Mecca. The center said early-morning fog cannot be ruled out along parts of the Eastern Province coast.

On the Red Sea, surface winds are forecast to blow from the northwest to west at 20 to 45 kilometers per hour. Waves are expected to reach between one and two meters, with moderate sea conditions.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds are expected to come from the southeast to east at 10 to 28 kilometers per hour. Wave heights should range from half a meter to one meter, leaving the sea slight.

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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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