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Saudi Arabia Warns of Flash Floods as Heavy Rain Forecast Across Most Regions RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense warned of possible flash floods and hazardous weather conditions across most of the Kingdom from Friday through Tuesday, as meteorologists forecast thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hail and strong winds. The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged residents to remain in safe locations, avoid valleys and flo

Thunderstorms, Hail and Strong Winds Forecast Across Parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, November 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds are forecast across several regions of Saudi Arabia, with conditions expected to affect visibility and maritime activity, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said. The forecast covers parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Northern Borders and the Eastern Regi

NCM Forecasts Thunderstorms and Hail in Southern and Eastern Saudi Arabia RIYADH, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds are expected in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and the Eastern Region, as well as southern Makkah Region, the National Center for Meteorology said. Fog is also forecast in parts of those areas and in Northern Borders and Al-Jouf regions. Over the Red Sea, northwesterly to northerly winds will range from 1

NCM Warns of Thunderstorms and Flash Floods in Northern Borders from Saturday to Wednesday October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thunderstorms bringing light to moderate rain are forecast in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region from Saturday through Wednesday, the National Center for Meteorology warned. The conditions are expected to include strong downdrafts that stir up dust and sand, along with flash floods and hail. The forecast period runs from October 31 to Novemb

NCM Forecasts Thunderstorms, Hail and Dust-Stirring Winds Across Nine Saudi Regions RIYADH, October 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds are forecast across parts of nine Saudi regions, the National Center for Meteorology said. The forecast covers Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Qassim, Northern Borders and the Eastern Region. Fog may form in parts of these areas and Al-Jouf Region. Over the Red Sea, northwe

NCM Forecasts Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Across Parts of Ten Saudi Regions RIYADH, October 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Moderate to heavy rain could bring flash floods, hail and gusty winds to parts of ten Saudi regions on Monday, the National Center for Meteorology said. The forecast covers Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf and Northern Borders regions. Dust raised by strong winds could reduce horizontal visibility to near zero. Parts

NCM Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Floods in Aseer Until 8 PM RIYADH, October 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Heavy thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region on Saturday, bringing strong winds, reduced visibility, hail and flash floods, the National Center for Meteorology warned. The conditions are expected to continue until 8 p.m. Saudi time. Source: SPA.

Saudi Civil Defense Urges Caution as Thunderstorms Forecast Across Most Regions Until Monday RIYADH, October 21 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense urged people to stay in safe locations and avoid flood-prone areas as thunderstorms are forecast to continue across most of the Kingdom until next Monday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned against approaching valleys and areas where floodwaters collect or swimming in them. It also called on th

RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Moderate to heavy rain could bring flash floods to parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds, the National Center for Meteorology forecast. Light to moderate rain is possible in parts of Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf and Northern Borders regions. Fog may form in parts of Makkah and Eastern regions and across sections of the southwestern highlands. Red Sea winds could reach 50 km/h

General Directorate of Civil Defense Warns of Thunderstorms Across Most Saudi Regions Until Saturday RIYADH, October 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe places as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of Saudi Arabia until Saturday. The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised people to avoid flood-prone areas, including valleys, and warned against swimming

Saudi Arabia Forecasts Heavy Rain, Hail Across Several Regions RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rain and hail across parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah, while unsettled conditions are expected across several other regions. Light to moderate rain may affect Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim, Northern Borders and the Eastern Region. Dust-stirring winds are also forecast across parts

Thunderstorms and flash floods forecast in parts of Saudi Arabia RIYADH, September 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Moderate to heavy thunderstorms could cause flash floods in parts of Saudi Arabia’s Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions on Monday, the National Center for Meteorology said in a forecast carried by SPA. The storms may bring hail and gusty winds that stir up dust. Light to moderate rain is also possible in parts of Madinah Region. Thunderclouds may for

Weather Alert Issued for Makkah as Rain, Hail and Flash Floods Forecast MAKKAH, September 25, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology issued an alert for Makkah on Friday, forecasting moderate rain, hail, thunderstorms and possible flash floods, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The center also warned of strong winds and visibility falling to near zero. It said the conditions were expected to last until 11 p.m. Source: SPA

Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Flash Flood Risk Through Sunday RIYADH, September 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned of thunderstorms and possible flash floods in several regions through Sunday, citing forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology. Civil Defense urged people to exercise caution, remain in safe locations and stay away from valleys and other areas vulnerable to sudden flooding. It also advise

Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Flash Flood Risk Through Saturday RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Civil Defense warned of possible flash floods as thunderstorms are forecast to continue from Tuesday through Saturday, with moderate to heavy rain expected in Makkah, Madinah, Jazan, Aseer and Al-Baha regions. The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged people to remain in safe places, avoid valleys and areas prone to flash floods, and refrain from swimm

Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Forecast Across Six Saudi Regions RIYADH, September 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Light to moderate thunderstorms bringing flash floods and gusty winds that raise dust are forecast in parts of six Saudi regions, the National Center for Meteorology said. The forecast covers Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah. Dust-stirring winds are also expected in northern parts of Eastern Region and parts of Tabuk and Riyadh. Fog may form ov

BREAKING: Heavy Rain, Flash Floods and Thunderstorms Expected Across Jazan Until 10 P.M. JAZAN — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology has issued a weather warning for moderate to heavy rainfall across the Jazan Region on Friday, with severe conditions expected to continue until 10 p.m. The alert includes strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash floods and thunderstorms across several governorates in the region. Areas covered by the warning include