Heavy thunderstorms forecast across Saudi regions with orange alerts
The National Center for Meteorology has issued weather warnings for four regions as storms bring risks of flash floods and reduced visibility.
At a glance
- Orange alerts issued for Al-Jouf, Makkah, Northern Borders and Asir on Tuesday
- Warnings include heavy rain, strong winds, hail, flash floods and near-zero visibility
- Additional thunderstorms forecast for Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and southern Makkah
- Temperatures ranging from 23°C to 38°C with humidity up to 95 percent
The National Center for Meteorology has issued orange-level weather alerts for parts of Al-Jouf, Makkah, the Northern Borders and Asir, with alerts in effect at different times on Tuesday. The centre warned of moderate to heavy thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail and flash flood risks across the four regions.
Forecasters also expect thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and southern Makkah, along with active winds stirring up dust and sand in several other areas. Temperatures are expected to range from 23°C in Al-Baha to 38°C in Dammam, with humidity levels reaching up to 95 percent in some locations.
Why it matters
The alerts warn of hazardous weather conditions including flash floods and reduced visibility that could affect travel and safety across multiple populated regions.
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