{
  "id": 4930828,
  "title": "Autumn begins in Saudi Arabia but summer heat lingers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/autumn-begins-in-saudi-arabia-but-summer-heat-lingers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T19:41:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/autumn-begins-in-saudi-arabia-but-summer-heat-lingers-1.500659987"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meteorological autumn officially began in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, September 1, bringing about a transition towards cooler temperatures despite the lingering heat of the summer season. According to Barjas Al Fulaih, a member of the AFAQ Society for Astronomy, autumn lasts until November, yet the onset of the season does not instantly signal the end of high temperatures. Weather patterns usually shift during this transition period, with temperatures steadily decreasing before cooler conditions become prominent by November.\n\nSeptember has traditionally been the fourth-hottest and driest month in Saudi Arabia. The changeover occurs as various parts of the Kingdom are still facing erratic weather conditions. The National Centre for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued red alerts on Tuesday for portions of Asir province, forecasting heavy rain, flash floods, hail, high winds, and poor visibility. Such weather is expected to continue in these areas until the end of the next week. Forecast models also predict thunderstorms across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, and Mecca, while the Eastern Province continues to experience hot and scorching conditions.\n\nSaudi Arabia's expansive size and diverse terrain imply that the seasonal shift will not be uniform across the country. Consequently, rapid weather fluctuations and temperature variations can be anticipated, especially during the first half of September as the nation gradually moves away from its peak summer conditions and towards the milder months ahead. Summer in Saudi Arabia is drawing to a close with the arrival of autumn on September 1, bringing about a gradual alleviation of the heat.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Meteorological autumn began across Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, September 1, ushering in a transitional period of gradually declining temperatures, although summer heat is expected to persist in parts of the Kingdom. The autumn season runs through November, but its arrival does not mean an immediate end to high temperatures, according to Barjas Al Fulaih, a member of the AFAQ Society for…",
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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."
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