Riyadh: Moderate to heavy rain is expected to impact parts of the Northern Borders, Eastern, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, and Makkah regions, potentially resulting in flash floods, as reported by the National Center for Meteorology. The rainfall may be accompanied by hail and winds that stir up dust, creating hazardous conditions in these areas.
According to Saudi Press Agency, fog formation is anticipated in some of these regions, with partly cloudy skies and a chance of thunderstorms predicted for the Al-Baha, Aseer, Jazan, and Najran regions. These weather patterns suggest a need for caution among residents and travelers in the affected areas.
Wind conditions over the Red Sea are expected to vary, with northwesterly to northerly winds blowing at speeds of 25-45 km/h in the northern and central parts, while southeasterly to southerly winds at 20-50 km/h are anticipated in the southern part. Wave heights are expected to range from one meter to two and a half meters, indicating that the sea will be calm to choppy.
In the Arabian Gulf, northeasterly to northerly winds are forecast to reach speeds of 20-50 km/h in the northern and central parts. Wave heights here are projected to range from half a meter to over two meters, suggesting that sea conditions will vary from calm to choppy.