{
  "id": 11886971,
  "title": "Heavy thunderstorms, flash flood risk forecast across several Saudi regions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/heavy-thunderstorms-flash-flood-risk-forecast-across-several-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:03:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665086/saudi-arabia/heavy-thunderstorms-flash-flood-risk-forecast-across-several-saudi-regions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, several regions in Saudi Arabia, including Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah, are expected to experience heavy thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). These storms may also bring hail and strong winds that could stir up dust and sand. Light to moderate thunderstorms are also predicted in Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Al-Qassim, and the Northern Borders, with potential dust and sand storms in Najran.\n\nIn terms of temperature, Makkah, Madinah, Dammam, and Buraidah are set to reach the highest temperatures at 40°C, followed by Riyadh at 39°C. Hail is anticipated to fall in Jeddah and Jazan, reaching 36°C, while Najran, Tabuk, and Sakaka will see temperatures of 35°C, 33°C, and 32°C respectively. Arar will be the coolest among the mentioned areas, with a forecasted temperature of 32°C. Abha is expected to reach a temperature of 28°C, and Al-Baha 25°C.\n\nHumidity levels are forecast to be at their peak in Dammam at 100%, followed by Jeddah at 90%, Jazan at 85%, Abha at 80%, Al-Baha at 75%, and Makkah and Tabuk at 70%. Lower humidity levels are expected in Buraidah and Arar at 65%, Hail at 60%, Sakaka at 55%, and Riyadh, Madinah, and Najran at 35%.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Heavy thunderstorms capable of triggering flash floods are forecast across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah on Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The rainfall may be accompanied by hail, while active winds stirring up dust and sand are expected to continue across parts of the affected regions. Light to moderate thunderstorms are also forecast…",
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  "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."
}