Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast for several Saudi regions Wednesday
Heavy thunderstorms with hail and flash floods are expected Wednesday in parts of Jazan and Asir, with moderate to heavy rain in Najran, Al-Baha and Makkah highlands.
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia anticipates a series of severe weather conditions, including heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods in certain regions. The National Center for Meteorology predicts these storms will bring intense rain and hail to parts of Jazan and Asir, while moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated in Najran, Al-Baha, and the Makkah highlands.
In addition to the precipitation, strong winds are expected to exacerbate the situation, causing dust and sand to rise. These gusty winds will persist not only in the regions mentioned above but also in the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Qassim, Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders region. The surface winds are forecasted to blow from the northwesterly to westerly direction, ranging from 16-34 km/h, with wave heights from half a meter to 1.5 meters, and sea conditions ranging from slight to moderate.
The Arabian Gulf will also experience similar wind patterns, with surface winds from the northwesterly to northerly direction at speeds of 15-38 km/h, accompanied by wave heights of 1 to 2 meters and slightly to moderately choppy sea conditions.
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