{
  "id": 8892008,
  "title": "Red alert issued for heavy rain, flash floods in Al-Baha as storms sweep parts of Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/red-alert-issued-for-heavy-rain-flash-floods-in-al-baha-as-storms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:16:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664724/saudi-arabia/red-alert-issued-for-heavy-rain-flash-floods-in-al-baha-as-storms-sweep-parts-of-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A red alert has been issued for heavy rain and potential flash floods in specific regions of Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia. This alert, valid from noon to 8 PM, is part of the National Center for Meteorology's forecast of moderate to heavy thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds in areas including Al-Qara, Al-Mandaq, Baljurashi, and Bani Hassan in Al-Baha.\n\nAn orange alert for moderate rain is also in effect for several other Al-Baha locations, including Al-Hajrah, Al-Aqiq, Al-Makhwah, Fara at Ghamid Al-Zinad, and Qilwah. These alerts come with the expected threats of strong winds, reduced visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms.\n\nModerate to heavy thunderstorms are also forecast for parts of Jazan, Asir, Makkah, and Madinah, bringing the possibility of flash floods, hail, and gusty winds.\n\nIn contrast, a yellow alert for light fog has been issued for Umluj in Tabuk Region from 4 AM to 8 AM, with visibility expected to drop to 3-5 kilometers. Active surface winds are also forecast over parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, along with fog potential in the southwestern highlands, Makkah Region, and the Eastern Province. Temperatures are expected to peak at 43°C in Madinah, followed by Dammam and Buraidah at 42°C. Riyadh, Makkah, and Sakaka will experience temperatures around 41°C, while Arar reaches 40°C. Humidity will be at its highest in Dammam (100%), while lowest in Buraidah (25%).",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — A red alert for heavy rain and possible flash floods has been issued for parts of Al-Baha on Monday, as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms, hail and active winds across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah. The NCM said the red alert covers Al-Qara, Al-Mandaq, Baljurashi and Bani Hassan in Al-Baha from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. An…",
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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."
}