{
  "id": 545953,
  "title": "Thunderstorms forecast across parts of Kingdom as temperatures reach 47°C",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/thunderstorms-forecast-across-parts-of-kingdom-as-temperatures-reach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T07:56:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/663632/saudi-arabia/thunderstorms-forecast-across-parts-of-kingdom-as-temperatures-reach-47c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predicts thunderstorms with rain will sweep across several regions of the Kingdom. The heatwave will see temperatures soaring, with some areas expected to reach a scorching 47°C. Riyadh will experience a high of 46°C, while Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah will see temperatures climbing to 44°C, 45°C, and 42°C respectively. Dammam will be the hottest spot, with temperatures reaching a record-breaking 47°C.\n\nElsewhere in the Kingdom, Abha will have a high of 32°C, Tabuk 39°C, Buraidah 47°C, Hail 42°C, and Najran 42°C. The Northern Borders Region is also set to experience hot to extremely hot weather.\n\nThe NCM anticipates thunderclouds and rain in parts of Jazan, Asir, Najran, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. Along with the rain, active winds are expected to stir up dust and sand, potentially reducing horizontal visibility to near zero along the coastal road leading to Jazan.\n\nRiyadh is forecast to see thunderstorm clouds, active winds, and raised dust. Makkah and Jeddah will be partly cloudy with active winds and raised dust. Madinah will be partly cloudy, while Dammam is expected to have suspended dust, partly cloudy to cloudy skies, and active winds. Tabuk will experience active winds, Buraidah partly cloudy with active winds and raised dust, Hail partly cloudy with active winds, Al-Baha suspended dust, partly cloudy skies, and active winds, Abha thunderstorm clouds and active winds, and Najran partly cloudy to cloudy with active winds and raised dust.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 47°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the heatwave, Riyadh is forecast to reach a high of 46°C, while temperatures are expected to climb to 44°C in Makkah, 45°C in Madinah, and 42°C in Jeddah. Dammam is expected to…",
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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."
}