Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Tuesday

Meteorologists predict a series of thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds for several regions in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. These areas include Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah. The National Center for Meteorology warns of hailstorms accompanied by high winds and dust-raising gusts. High temperatures will continue in the Eastern Province, with active surface winds.

Rain-bearing clouds may develop over southern parts of the region, as well as areas in Najran. According to the center's report, winds over the Red Sea will range from northwesterly to westerly at 15-45 km/h in the northern and central sections, and 10-35 km/h in the south. Wave heights are expected to vary from 0.5 to 1.5 meters, with potential increases to 2 meters in the central section during thunderstorms.

Sea conditions will be light to moderate, becoming rougher with thunderclouds in the southern Red Sea. In the Arabian Gulf, winds will change from northwesterly to westerly, then southeasterly to southwesterly in the northern and central parts by evening. In the south, winds will transition from southeasterly to northeasterly, and finally to northeasterly to northwesterly after noon, reaching speeds of 10-28 km/h.

Wave heights will generally remain small, around 0.5 to 1 meter, with generally calm sea conditions.