World · Middle East · 12 hrs ago
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s weather center forecast thunderstorms and rain today across several parts of the country.
The heaviest rain is expected in parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, where it may cause flash floods, hail and dust-raising winds.
Lighter to moderate rain is forecast in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah and Qassim.
Fog may also form in some areas, including parts of Tabuk and Al-Jouf.
Storms could bring rough seas and strong winds in parts of the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
The forecast gives no further details about how long the conditions are expected to last.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast thunderstorms and rain across several regions for Monday, November 9.
Rain could be moderate to heavy in parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, with possible flooding, hail and dust-raising winds.
Light to moderate rain was forecast in parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah and Qassim.
Fog could also form in parts of those regions, as well as Tabuk and Al-Jouf.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology issued the forecast.
- What
- It forecast thunderstorms and rain, with possible flooding, hail and dust-raising winds in some areas.
- When
- Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, and parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Tabuk and Al-Jouf.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Forecast date
- November 9, 2026
- Heavy rain areas
- Parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh
- Other rain areas
- Parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah and Qassim
- Possible fog
- Parts of the listed regions, as well as Tabuk and Al-Jouf
What people are saying
The National Center for Meteorology expected moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could lead to floods, accompanied by hail showers and active winds raising dust and sand in parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh.