Saudi Arabia Forecasts Heavy Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk Across Nine Regions
RIYADH, November 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms across parts of nine regions on Wednesday, with possible flash flooding, hail and strong winds expected to affect several areas of the Kingdom.
The forecast covers parts of Riyadh, Qassim, the Eastern Province, Madinah, Makkah, Al-Baha, Aseer, Jazan and Najran, where thunderstorms could bring intense rainfall and winds capable of raising dust and reducing visibility.
The NCM also indicated that fog could develop in several affected areas, while temperatures were expected to fall across much of the country.
Marine conditions were forecast to be unsettled in both the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, with varying wind directions and speeds.
In the Red Sea, northwesterly to northerly winds were expected to reach 20–42 kilometres per hour in northern waters and 18–40 kilometres per hour in central areas. Winds in the southern section were forecast at 12–32 kilometres per hour, shifting between southeasterly and northeasterly directions.
Across the Arabian Gulf, northwesterly to northerly winds were expected at 20–45 kilometres per hour in northern waters, while southern areas could experience northwesterly to westerly winds of 18–45 kilometres per hour.
The meteorological outlook also indicated that winds could exceed 50 kilometres per hour in some marine areas, with wave heights potentially rising above two metres.
The forecast comes amid weather alerts covering several regions, with the NCM identifying heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and reduced visibility among the main hazards expected on Wednesday.
Sources:
Saudi Press Agency — November 11 weather report
·National Center for Meteorology — Official weather alerts
