{
  "id": 17555451,
  "title": "Thunderstorms and fog expected across eight regions in Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/thunderstorms-and-fog-expected-across-eight-regions-in-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T07:33:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/news/nt7d8d64f"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Weather experts predict a series of extreme conditions across eight regions of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The forecast includes thunderstorms, hail, fog, strong winds, and dust and sand. In addition to the aforementioned regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Northern Borders, Eastern Province, Riyadh, and Qassim, the southern section of the Red Sea is also expected to face similar weather conditions.\n\nThese weather phenomena are expected to be accompanied by surface winds stirring dust and sand. The wind speeds are forecasted to range between 12 and 35 km/h in the northern part of the Red Sea, 12 and 35 km/h in the central part, and southeasterly to southwesterly at 12 and 32 km/h—reaching up to 50 km/h towards the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.\n\nThe wave heights are predicted to vary from half a meter to one and a half meters, with possible peaks exceeding two meters near the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. Thunderclouds and rain are also forecasted for the southern part of the Red Sea, adding to the severe weather conditions expected in these areas.",
  "summary": "Thunderstorms, hail, and fog are forecast for parts of eight regions in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with strong winds and dust also expected.",
  "key_points": [
    "Thunderstorms, hail, fog, and strong winds expected in eight Saudi regions",
    "Wind speeds forecasted 12-35 km/h in northern Red Sea, up to 50 km/h near Bab Al-Mandab",
    "Wave heights vary half to two meters, peaks possible near Bab Al-Mandab Strait"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The widespread forecast of thunderstorms, dust, and high waves across multiple regions signals a period of significant environmental instability that will likely disrupt travel and maritime activities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/saudi-arabia-records-13-357-residency-labour-and-border-violations-in",
        "published": "2026-11-01T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "US issues security alert for citizens in Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/us-issues-security-alert-for-citizens-in-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-11-01T08:26:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}