{
  "id": 11357800,
  "title": "Heavy thunderstorms expected across several regions in Saudi Arabia today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/heavy-thunderstorms-expected-across-several-regions-in-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T04:41:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/f25xiov78"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Center for Meteorology has predicted a series of heavy thunderstorms, accompanied by hail and potential flash floods, across various regions in Saudi Arabia today. These thunderstorms are expected to impact parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah.\n\nThe forecast includes the possibility of fog forming in some of these areas, as well as coastal regions within the Eastern Province. In addition to the thunderstorms, there will be light to moderate conditions persisting in Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim, the Northern Borders, and the Eastern Province.\n\nStrong winds, capable of stirring up dust and sand, are also anticipated to affect certain regions, along with parts of Riyadh. Surface winds over the Red Sea are forecasted to blow from a northwesterly to westerly direction at speeds between 12 and 35 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 50 km/h during thunderstorms. Wave heights are projected to vary from half a meter to a meter, with heights exceeding two meters during periods of intense thunderstorms.\n\nIn the Arabian Gulf, winds will come from a southerly to southeasterly direction at speeds ranging from 12 to 35 km/h. Wave heights will range from half a meter to one and a half meters, and sea conditions will be described as either slight or moderate.",
  "summary": "The National Center for Meteorology forecasts continued heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods in southern and western Saudi Arabia.",
  "key_points": [
    "Heavy thunderstorms with hail expected in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah.",
    "Fog and coastal impacts possible in Eastern Province regions.",
    "Strong winds and wave heights up to 2 meters forecasted."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Residents in several regions of Saudi Arabia face hazardous weather conditions today, with heavy thunderstorms, hail, and potential flash floods set to disrupt daily life in areas including Jazan, Asir, and Makkah.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}