Red and orange weather alerts issued across Saudi regions
Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods forecast across multiple regions on Sunday, according to meteorological authorities.
At a glance
- Red alert issued for Al-Baha Region from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with heavy rainfall and flash flood risk
- Orange alerts in effect for Madinah and Makkah regions with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms
- Widespread moderate to heavy thunderstorms forecast across ten regions with hail and strong winds
- High waves expected in Makkah Region; fog may form in affected areas and northern Eastern Province
The National Center for Meteorology has issued red and orange weather alerts for parts of Al-Baha, Madinah and Makkah on Sunday. A red alert for heavy rainfall in Al-Baha is in effect from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., with orange alerts issued for Madinah and Makkah during similar timeframes. Both alert levels warn of strong winds, reduced visibility, hail, flash floods and thunderstorms.
Moderate to heavy thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods are forecast across a wider area including Jazan, Asir, Al-Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders, accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds. High waves are also expected in affected coastal areas of Makkah Region. Temperatures across major cities are forecast to range from 22°C to 37°C.
Why it matters
Severe weather alerts help residents and authorities prepare for potentially dangerous conditions including flash floods and reduced visibility across multiple populated regions.
Original reporting
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