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Heavy rain and flash-flood risk forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms on Sunday in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders.
It also forecast thunderstorms in southern parts of the Eastern Region, while Hail could see lighter rain.
The storms may bring hail, strong winds, dust and flash floods.
Fog could form overnight and early in the morning along coastal parts of the Eastern Region, Makkah, Madinah and Tabuk, reducing visibility.
In the Red Sea, storm conditions could bring winds above 50 kilometres per hour and waves higher than two metres.
The Gulf was forecast to have lighter seas.
The forecast covers Sunday; no later outlook was provided.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology forecast thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain in several regions on Sunday, with a risk of flash floods.
The forecast covered Jazan, Asir, Al-Bahah, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jawf and the Northern Borders.
Rain clouds were also expected over southern parts of the Eastern Province, while Hail could receive light to moderate rain.
The storms could bring hail and strong winds that raise dust, and fog could reduce visibility along some coastal areas.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued the forecast.
- What
- Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rain were forecast, with possible flash floods. Hail, dust-raising winds and coastal fog were also possible.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Several Saudi regions, including Jazan, Asir, Al-Bahah, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jawf and the Northern Borders; rain clouds were also possible in southern parts of the Eastern Province.
- Why
- Not stated
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The National Center of Meteorology expects moderate to heavy thunderstorms to continue today (Sunday) over parts of the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Bahah, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jawf and the Northern Borders.
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- Forecast date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Regions with moderate to heavy thunderstorms
- Jazan, Asir, Al-Bahah, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jawf and the Northern Borders
- Southern Eastern Province
- Thunderstorm clouds and rain were possible
- Hail
- Possible with the storms
- Coastal fog
- Possible overnight and in the early morning in parts of the Eastern Province, Makkah, Madinah and Tabuk




