Thunderstorms and rising temperatures forecast for several Saudi regions Monday

The National Center for Meteorology anticipates a series of thunderstorms and gusty winds across multiple Saudi Arabian regions on Monday. The forecast includes hail and strong winds affecting parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and the southern highlands of Makkah. In addition, regions such as the Eastern Province, Riyadh, and Qassim are expected to endure scorching temperatures, ranging from hot to extremely hot conditions.

Along with the heat, active winds will exacerbate the situation by stirring up dust and sand. These winds will persist in areas including the Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Tabuk, Madinah, and parts of Najran, potentially leading to near-zero visibility in parts of Makkah, particularly along the coast. Surface winds over the Red Sea are projected to vary from northwesterly to westerly, ranging from 15–35 km/h in the northern and central areas, and up to 45 km/h in the central section.

In the southern portions, winds will shift to southwesterly to northwesterly, also ranging from 15–40 km/h, with gusts reaching 55 km/h during thundercloud activity.

Wave heights in the Red Sea are expected to fluctuate between 0.5 meters and 1.5 meters, with heights exceeding 2.5 meters in the central areas during thunderstorms. Sea conditions are forecasted to be slight to moderate, but may become rough in the central section. The Arabian Gulf is set to experience northeasterly to northwesterly winds, oscillating between 15–34 km/h in the north, and southeasterly to northeasterly winds, ranging from 10–23 km/h in the central and southern areas.

Wave heights in the Gulf are anticipated to be from 0.5 meters to 1 meter, with slightly rough sea conditions prevailing.