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 12 to 32 km/h in the northern and central sections.
In the south, winds will be southerly to southwesterly before shifting to northeasterly to southeasterly in the evening. Speeds will range from 12 to 32 km/h, reaching 40 km/h toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
In the northern Arabian Gulf, southeasterly to northeasterly winds are forecast at 10–32 km/h, exceeding 50 km/h during thunderstorms. Winds in the south will be northeasterly to northwesterly at 10–28 km/h.
Waves in both the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf will range from half a metre to more than two metres, with conditions varying from calm to choppy.
Source: SPA.
