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 Region, where thunderstorms may be accompanied by winds capable of raising dust.
In the Red Sea, winds are expected to reach 35 km/h in the north and 32 km/h in central waters. Southern areas could experience winds of up to 38 km/h, increasing to 48 km/h near the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, where waves are forecast to exceed two metres.
Conditions across the Red Sea will range from calm to choppy, according to the meteorological centre.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds are forecast to reach 38 km/h in northern waters, shifting from northwesterly and southwesterly to easterly and southeasterly during the afternoon.
Southern Gulf waters are expected to experience winds of between 10 and 32 km/h.
Wave heights will generally range from 0.5 to 1.5 metres, but thunderstorms in the northern Gulf could bring winds exceeding 50 km/h and waves above two metres.
Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
