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2 days ago

Red, orange alerts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash floods across regions

The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued red alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods for Makkah, Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha on Sunday. Meanwhile, orange alerts were issued for moderate rain in parts of Jazan Region, including Jazan and Al-Darb, as well as raised dust in parts of Makkah Region. Yellow alerts were also issued for light rain in parts of the Eastern and Makkah regions, while raised dust is expected in parts of Makkah Region. According to the NCM’s Sunday forecast, moderate to heavy thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods, accompanied by hail showers, are expected over parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha, as well as parts of the highlands of Makkah Region. Active winds stirring up dust and sand are forecast over parts of Tabuk, Madinah and the coastal parts of Makkah Region. Fog is expected during the early morning over coastal parts of the Eastern Province, while rain-bearing thunderstorms accompanied by active winds cannot be ruled out over its southern parts. For temperatures, Madinah is forecast to record the highest temperature at 44°C, followed by Buraidah at 42°C and Makkah at 41°C. Riyadh, Dammam, Hail and Arar are expected to reach 40°C, while […]

4 days ago

NCM Forecasts Thunderstorms Across Saudi Arabia Through Wednesday

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts thunderstorms of varying intensity experiencing across several regions of Saudi Arabia from Saturday through Wednesday, September 5 to 9. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, as well as the highlands of the Makkah region. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday in parts of the Jazan and Asir regions, while light to moderate rain will extend to the Najran region and the southern parts of the Riyadh and Eastern regions. The weather conditions in the Jazan region includes the governorates of Al-Raith, Haroub, Al-Dayer, Al-Aydabi, Fifa, Al-Ardah, Al-Harth, Baysh, Sabya, Damad, Abu Arish, Ahad Al-Masarihah, Samtah, and Al-Tuwal, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected to intensify on Monday and Tuesday. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in the governorates of Jazan and Farasan during the same two days. In the Asir region, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the governorates of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Ahad Rafidah, Sarat Abidah, Al-Harjah, Dhahran Al-Janoub, Al-Farshah, Al-Namas, Tanomah, Rijal Alma, Bariq, Mahayil Asir, Al-Majardah, and Balqarn, with the heaviest rainfall expected on Monday and Tuesday. Moderate rainfall is expected in Bisha, Al-Amwah, Tarib, and […]

1 week ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast across regions as temperatures soar to 48°C

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over parts of several regions on Sunday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 48°C in other areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said moderate to heavy thunderstorms that may lead to flash floods, accompanied by active winds raising dust and sand, are expected over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah regions. The NCM said rain-bearing thunderclouds may also form over parts of the Najran, Riyadh, Qassim and Madinah regions, as well as parts of the northeastern areas. The NCM also said weather is expected to remain hot to very hot over parts of the Eastern Province. For temperatures, Dammam is forecast to record the highest temperature at 48°C, followed by Riyadh at 46°C, Madinah and Buraidah at 45°C, and Makkah at 44°C. Temperatures are expected to reach 40°C in Najran, 39°C in Hail, 38°C in Jeddah and Jazan, 37°C in Tabuk, 36°C in Arar, 35°C in Sakaka, 31°C in Al-Baha and 29°C in Abha. For individual cities, Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah are forecast to be partly cloudy with active winds, with suspended dust also expected in Makkah and Jeddah. Riyadh and Hail […]

2 weeks ago

Thunderstorms, hail forecast across Saudi Arabia as temperatures climb to 46°C

Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and active winds are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 46°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the NCM’s rain forecast, moderate to heavy thundery rain accompanied by hail and active winds is expected to continue over parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha, extending to the highlands of the Makkah and Madinah regions. Temperatures are expected to remain high over the Eastern Province, while active winds stirring up dust are forecast over parts of the central and southern regions, as well as parts of Najran. For individual cities, Riyadh is forecast to be partly cloudy with suspended dust, while Makkah and Madinah are expected to experience rain-bearing thunderclouds, active winds and blowing dust. Jeddah is forecast to be partly cloudy with active winds and suspended dust, while Dammam is expected to experience suspended dust. Abha is forecast to experience thundery rain and active winds, while Tabuk is expected to experience active winds. Buraidah is forecast to be clear to partly cloudy, while Hail is expected to be partly cloudy. Al-Baha is forecast to experience thundery rain and active winds, while […]

3 weeks ago

CAA forecasts thunderstorms and strong winds across Oman

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a series of weather alerts and advisories for Thursday, August 20, detailing expected meteorological conditions across various regions of the Sultanate. High-intensity thunderstorms are forecast to begin at 12:00 PM over parts of the Eastern Hajar Mountains, while moderate thunderstorms and moderate downburst winds are expected at the same time across other parts of the Hajar Mountains and neighbouring areas. Additionally, brisk winds are expected starting at 8:00 AM in Al Jazir, Duqm, Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Sadah, Shaleem and the Hallaniyat Islands, Mahut, and Masirah. Furthermore, limited thunderstorms are anticipated in the deserts of Dakhliyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar starting at 6:00 AM, alongside rain starting at 8:00 AM in Rakhout, Salalah, Dhalkut, Taqah, and Mirbat.

3 weeks ago

Heavy thunderstorms, flash flood risk forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia through Tuesday

Heavy thunderstorms accompanied by hail and the risk of flash floods are forecast to persist across parts of Saudi Arabia from Friday through Tuesday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The heaviest rainfall is expected across parts of Jazan and Asir, where conditions are forecast to intensify on Friday and Saturday. In Jazan, heavy rain is forecast at varying times in Al-Rayth, Harub, Al-Dayer, Al-Eidabi, Fayfa, Al-Aridah, Al-Harth and Al-Tuwal from August 21 to 25. Moderate to heavy rain is also forecast over Farasan, Al-Darb, Baysh, Sabya, Damad, Abu Arish, Ahad Al-Masarih and Samtah during the same period. In Asir, heavy rain is forecast at varying times from Friday to Tuesday in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Ahad Rafidah, Sarat Abidah, Al-Harajah, Dhahran Al-Janub, Al-Farshah, Al-Namas, Tanomah, Rijal Alma, Bareq, Mahayil Asir, Al-Majardah and Balqarn, with rainfall expected to intensify on Friday and Saturday. Bisha, Tathleeth, Tarib, Al-Amwah and Al-Birk in Asir are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rain during the period, reaching heavy levels on Friday and Saturday. In Al-Baha, moderate to heavy rain is forecast over Qilwah, Bani Hasan, Al-Qura, Al-Mikhwah, Al-Hajrah, Ghamid Al-Zinad, Baljurashi, Al-Mandaq and Al-Aqiq from Friday to Tuesday. In Makkah, moderate to heavy […]

3 weeks ago

Saudi summer nears end as autumn brings gradual shift in weather

September brings seasonal transition but remains Kingdom’s fourth-hottest month Saudi Arabia’s meteorological summer is nearing its end, with autumn beginning on September 1 and ushering in a transitional period of fluctuating weather and a gradual moderation in temperatures, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. Despite the seasonal shift, September has historically ranked as the Kingdom’s fourth-hottest month based on average temperatures, according to NCM climate data. It is also typically Saudi Arabia’s driest month, recording average rainfall of about 1.64 mm, NCM spokesperson Hussain Al Qahtani said in a post on X. September marks the transition between the intense summer heat and the more moderate conditions expected in subsequent months, with temperatures and weather patterns changing gradually rather than abruptly. Hot conditions, however, are forecast to persist in parts of the Kingdom. The NCM said maximum temperatures would remain high in parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, while thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds were forecast for parts of Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions. Dust- and sand-stirring winds were also expected across parts of the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Najran, the Northern Borders, Hail, Qassim, Medina and Mecca. The unsettled conditions underscore the changing weather patterns as Saudi Arabia […]

3 weeks ago

Rain and thunderstorms expected in Al Hajar Mountains

Civil Aviation Authority, through the National Multi Hazard Early Warning Centre, has issued a weather update forecasting the return of cloud formations. This weather activity is expected to begin from the evening of today, Monday, August 17, and will continue for several days. The potential return of thunderstorm activity will affect parts of the Al Hajar Mountains and neighboring areas gradually, continuing over the coming days in varying intensity. Expected weather phenomena include varying levels of rainfall, wadis and mountain streams, lightning and thunder strikes, occasional hail, poor horizontal visibility, and active downdraft winds causing dust. The public is advised to pay attention to these expected weather conditions.

3 weeks ago

Thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia as temperatures hit 49°C

Thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and dust-stirring winds are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the expected heatwave, Dammam is forecast to record the highest temperature at 49°C, followed by Riyadh and Buraidah at 47°C. Temperatures are expected to reach 45°C in Makkah, 43°C in Madinah, and 42°C in Jeddah. Elsewhere, highs of 31°C are expected in Abha, 37°C in Tabuk and Jazan, 42°C in Hail and Najran, 30°C in Al-Baha, and 41°C in both Arar and Sakaka. As for the NCM’s rain forecast, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rain and hail that could lead to flash floods are expected over parts of Jazan and Asir. Active winds are also forecast in both regions. Light to moderate thunderstorms are also forecast over parts of Al-Baha and Makkah, with fog potentially forming over the highlands of those regions. Active winds stirring up dust and sand are expected over parts of Riyadh and the Eastern Province, as well as parts of Madinah, Makkah and Najran. Dusty conditions are also expected over parts of Tabuk. For individual areas, Riyadh is forecast to experience […]

4 weeks ago

Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast across southwestern Saudi Arabia through Saturday

Jazan and Asir face heaviest rain, with showers also forecast in Mecca and Al Baha Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to affect parts of southwestern Saudi Arabia through Saturday, with Jazan and Asir expected to bear the brunt of the unsettled weather, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Forecasts from the Saudi Numerical Model show rain developing over southern Asir early on Thursday before shifting towards Jazan and the Farasan Islands. After a temporary lull, light to moderate showers are expected to return to southern Jazan later in the morning. Conditions are forecast to intensify during the afternoon, with rain spreading across much of Jazan and parts of western Asir. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected between the afternoon and evening, with thunderstorms developing near the Asir-Jazan border before conditions gradually ease later at night. Rain is expected to return on Friday morning over southern Asir and eastern Jazan before strengthening again during the afternoon. Moderate rainfall is forecast across much of Jazan, while showers could also affect areas east of Taif and northwestern Asir. Rain over western Asir is expected to intensify later on Friday, while conditions in Jazan gradually ease. On Saturday, light rain is […]

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Red, orange alerts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash floods across regions

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