Red alerts issued for heavy rain and flash flood risk in four regions
Meteorological authorities warn of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across parts of western and southwestern areas.
At a glance
- Red alerts issued for heavy rain and flash flood risk in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah
- Thunderstorms expected to bring hail, strong winds and dust across affected areas
- Fog forecast over parts of the four regions and coastal Eastern Province
- Temperatures ranging from 24°C to 42°C with humidity up to 90 percent in some areas
Red alerts have been issued for parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah on Sunday as moderate to heavy thunderstorms are forecast across several regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall capable of causing flash floods, along with hail, active winds and dust, with fog also possible in affected areas and coastal parts of the Eastern Province.
Temperatures are forecast to range from 24°C in Al-Baha to 42°C in Dammam, with humidity levels varying across regions from 30 percent in Buraidah to 90 percent in Abha, Al-Baha and Jazan.
Why it matters
Flash flood warnings alert residents and authorities to prepare for potential weather-related hazards and disruptions across populated regions.
Original reporting
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