Riyadh: Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, which may lead to flash floods, are expected to impact several regions, including Riyadh, Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Hail, and Qassim. These weather conditions will be accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds. Additionally, fog formation is anticipated in parts of these areas.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the National Center for Meteorology has issued warnings regarding the weather conditions. Winds over the Red Sea are expected to be northwesterly to northeasterly in the northern and central parts, while the southern part will experience southeasterly to southerly winds at speeds of 15-45 km/h. Wave heights may range from half a meter to two meters, with the sea conditions varying from calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, central and southern regions will experience northerly to northwesterly winds at similar speeds of 15-45 km/h. The wave heights are expected to mirror those in the Red Sea, ranging from half a meter to two meters, with the sea also expected to be calm to choppy.