Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Tuesday
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha, with high temperatures in the east.
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has issued a forecast for Tuesday, predicting thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in several regions, including Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha. The eastern part of the country is expected to experience high temperatures throughout the day.
In addition to the severe weather, the center has warned that active winds will stir up dust and sand, affecting parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Najran, Madinah, and Makkah. Visibility could drop near zero in southern coastal areas of Makkah.
Surface winds in the Red Sea region are forecast to blow northwesterly to westerly at speeds of 15-35 km/h, rising to 45 km/h in the central area and surpassing 50 km/h in the south when thunderclouds are present. Wave heights are anticipated to range from half a meter to 1.5 meters, increasing above 2 meters in the central region with thunderstorms in the south. Sea conditions will be light to moderate but will become rougher in the central part with thunderclouds in the south.
In contrast, the Arabian Gulf will see northwesterly to westerly winds at 15-35 km/h in the north and south-easterly to northeasterly winds at 10-28 km/h in the central and southern parts. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one meter, with generally calm sea conditions.
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