Thunderstorms, hail forecast across Saudi Arabia as temperatures hit 48°C
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and active winds are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 48°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For temperatures, Riyadh is forecast to reach a high of 47°C, while Makkah is expected to reach 43°C, Madinah 42°C, and Jeddah 41°C. Dammam is expected to record the…
Saudi Arabia is bracing for a hot and stormy Tuesday, with the National Center for Meteorology predicting temperatures up to 48°C in some regions. Riyadh will see a high of 47°C, while Dammam is expected to reach the highest temperature at 48°C. Makkah is forecast to hit 43°C, Madinah 42°C, and Jeddah 41°C. Thunderstorms with hail, active winds, and thundery rain are anticipated in parts of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha, as well as the highlands of the Makkah region.
Active surface winds are also expected over various parts of the country, including the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Najran, and Madinah. Fog may form in the highlands of the southwestern Kingdom, and reduced visibility may occur over the southern coastal areas of the Makkah region. Specific weather conditions are predicted for individual cities, with Riyadh being partly cloudy and Jeddah having clear to partly cloudy skies.
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