Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast across regions as temperatures soar to 48°C
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over parts of several regions on Sunday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 48°C in other areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said moderate to heavy thunderstorms that may lead to flash floods, accompanied by active winds raising dust and sand, are expected over parts of Jazan,…
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) is predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain across several regions on Sunday, with temperatures soaring to as high as 48°C in certain areas. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions, along with active winds that could cause dust and sand to be raised.
Rain-bearing thunderclouds may also form over Najran, Riyadh, Qassim, Madinah, and parts of the northeastern areas. The Eastern Province is expected to remain hot to very hot. In terms of temperatures, Dammam is projected to hit 48°C, followed by Riyadh at 46°C, Madinah and Buraidah at 45°C, and Makkah at 44°C. The highest temperatures will be found in Najran, Hail, Jeddah, Jazan, Tabuk, Arar, Sakaka, and Abha, ranging from 40°C to 29°C.
In individual cities, Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah are anticipated to be partly cloudy with active winds and possible dust suspension. Riyadh and Hail will also experience partly cloudy skies with active winds, while Buraidah will be partly cloudy with active winds and blowing dust. Abha, Al-Baha, and Jazan will see thundery rain and active winds, with blowing dust in Jazan.
Arar and Sakaka will have active winds and blowing dust, while Tabuk will experience active winds. Najran will be partly cloudy to cloudy with active winds, and Dammam will be clear. Humidity levels are forecast to reach 80% in Jeddah and Abha, 75% in Dammam, Al-Baha, and Jazan, 50% in Tabuk and Najran, 35% in Makkah and Sakaka, 30% in Arar, and 20% in Riyadh, Madinah, Buraidah, and Hail.
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