Moderate to Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Several Saudi Regions

Riyadh: Moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds, is expected to impact several regions in Saudi Arabia, potentially leading to flash floods. The affected areas include Makkah, Al-Baha, Aseer, Jazan, and Najran, as well as the southern parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions. According to Saudi Press Agency, thunderclouds accompanied by gusty winds are also anticipated in the Madinah and Tabuk regions. These weather conditions could pose challenges for residents and travelers in the affected areas. In terms of maritime conditions, winds over the Red Sea are predicted to be northwesterly to westerly at speeds ranging from 18 to 50 km/h. Wave heights may vary from one meter to over two and a half meters, resulting in sea conditions that could be calm to choppy. Meanwhile, in the Arabian Gulf, winds are expected to be northwesterly to westerly at speeds of 15 to 30 km/h, with wave heights ranging from half a meter to one and a half meters, indicating relatively calm sea conditions.