{
  "id": 5914978,
  "title": "Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected across southern and western Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/heavy-thunderstorms-and-flash-floods-expected-across-southern-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T05:08:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/nq2rf358w"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods are forecast for southern and western Saudi Arabia on Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The weather service predicts moderate to heavy storms, which could bring hail and strong winds, particularly in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and the highlands of Makkah. Expect dust and sand storms, as well as fog forming early morning in eastern coastal regions. Along the eastern coast of the Eastern Province, rain-bearing thunderclouds and strong winds may occur. Surface winds over the Red Sea will range between 20 and 45 km/h, with wave heights of one to two meters, creating moderate to rough sea conditions, especially near the Gulf of Aqaba. In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be northeasterly to southeasterly at speeds from 10 to 25 km/h, with wave heights of half a meter to one meter and generally calm sea conditions.",
  "summary": "The National Center for Meteorology forecasts heavy thunderstorms and possible flash floods in southern and western regions of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Residents in southern and western Saudi Arabia face hazardous travel and outdoor conditions as severe weather brings thunderstorms, flash floods, hail, strong winds, dust storms, and reduced visibility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast across Saudi Arabia Sunday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/thunderstorms-and-heavy-rain-forecast-across-saudi-arabia-sunday",
        "published": "2026-09-06T06:43:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}