{
  "id": 2564491,
  "title": "Medina and Dammam to see highest temperatures at 45°C, Abha lowest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/medina-and-dammam-to-see-highest-temperatures-at-45-c-abha-lowest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:19:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/lmzp2tpw5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Center for Meteorology has issued forecasts indicating that Medina and Dammam will experience the highest temperatures in the coming days, reaching a scorching 45°C. In contrast, Abha will remain the coolest city among several Saudi cities, with minimum temperatures dropping to a cool 19°C. The center's official website lists the expected high temperatures for various cities, with Medina and Dammam both predicted to reach 45°C, while Riyadh will be slightly cooler at 44°C. Mecca is anticipated to reach 41°C, and Jeddah will see a high of 38°C. Other cities like Abha, Tabuk, Buraidah, Hail, Al-Baha, Arar, Jazan, and Najran will experience lower temperatures, ranging from 19°C in Abha to 45°C in Buraidah. The center also provides forecasted minimum temperatures for cities, with Abha expected to have the lowest low of 19°C, while Riyadh will see a minimum of 30°C. Mecca's minimum temperature is expected to be 33°C, with Jeddah and Najran also forecasting lows in the low 30s.",
  "summary": "The National Center for Meteorology forecasts Medina and Dammam will record the highest temperatures at 45°C, while Abha will be the coolest at 19°C.",
  "key_points": [
    "Medina and Dammam will hit 45°C, highest temperatures",
    "Abha will be coolest at 19°C minimum",
    "Riyadh will be slightly cooler at 44°C"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}