Weather Forecast Predicts Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Across Saudi Regions

Riyadh:The National Center for Meteorology has issued a forecast predicting moderate to heavy rainfall on Sunday, which may lead to flash floods in several regions of Saudi Arabia. The areas expected to be affected include Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, and Eastern regions. The rain is likely to be accompanied by hail and gusty winds, and fog may form over parts of these regions.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the weather conditions over the Red Sea will feature northwesterly to northerly winds at speeds of 10-50 km/h in the northern part, southeasterly to northeasterly winds at speeds of 15-50 km/h in the central part, and southerly to southeasterly winds at speeds of 20-50 km/h in the southern part. Wave heights are expected to range from half a meter to over two meters, contributing to varying sea conditions from calm to choppy.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds are anticipated to be northwesterly to northerly at speeds of 10-32 km/h in the northern part and northwesterly to westerly at speeds of 12-35 km/h in the southern part. Waves in the Gulf are expected to range between half a meter to one and a half meters, with the sea remaining relatively calm.

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