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Heavy thunderstorms, flash-flood risks and dense fog are set to hit various parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, prompting the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) to issue severe weather warnings. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are anticipated over Jazan, Asir and Al Baha, with the potential for flash floods, hail and strong winds that could aggravate dust and sand conditions.

A red alert for dense fog has been issued for several areas in the Eastern Province, including Al Ahsa, Al Khobar, Dammam, Qatif, Buqayq and Ras Tanura. This alert is in effect from midnight until 9am, with visibility expected to drop to 1km or less during the morning hours.

While the NCM has issued alerts across the kingdom, some regions are expected to experience less intense weather. Parts of Medina may encounter light to moderate thunderstorms, and Hail, Al Qassim and the Northern Borders could face active winds that may stir up additional dust and sand. Throughout the country, high temperatures are projected; Riyadh, Medina, Dammam and Buraidah will reach 42°C, while Mecca will hit 41°C.

Other cities such as Hail, Al Qassim and the Northern Borders are also forecast to experience warm conditions.

Additional weather alerts include high humidity, particularly in the Eastern Province, with Dammam potentially recording 95 per cent humidity, Jeddah 90 per cent and Jazan 80 per cent. The NCM’s early-warning system is actively monitoring multiple weather alerts across Saudi Arabia for Sunday, including heavy rain, fog, active winds and reduced visibility. These warnings underscore the severe nature of the weather conditions expected to affect various regions throughout the kingdom.