Thunderstorms and strong winds forecast across several Saudi regions Thursday

The National Center of Meteorology has issued a forecast for Thursday, predicting heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in several Saudi Arabian regions. These weather conditions are expected to persist across Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah, as well as parts of Al-Jouf, Hail, the Northern Borders, northern Al-Qassim, and the Eastern Province.

In addition to the thunderstorms, fog may also form over these areas, along with the eastern coastal regions. Light to moderate thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds are anticipated in multiple parts of the country. Surface winds over the Red Sea are predicted to blow northwesterly to northerly at speeds of 20-45 km/h, while southeasterly to northeasterly winds will range from 10-35 km/h, occasionally exceeding 50 km/h with the formation of thunderclouds.

Wave heights in the Arabian Gulf are expected to fluctuate between half a meter and one and a half meters, with sea conditions ranging from slight to moderate, becoming rougher during thunderstorms. In the Gulf, surface winds will shift from northerly to northwesterly directions throughout the day, turning southeasterly and southerly in the evening and northwesterly to northerly after noon, with speeds ranging from 10-36 km/h, and then easterly and northeasterly in the afternoon at 10-35 km/h.