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Saudi Arabia expects thunderstorms, flooding and hail in several regions
Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology forecast thunderstorms for Thursday across parts of the country.
Moderate to heavy rain could cause flooding in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah.
The storms may bring hail and winds that stir up dust and sand.
Lighter rain is possible in parts of Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, with fog possible in these areas and farther north.
The forecast covers several regions and also warns of hazardous sea conditions: Red Sea winds could exceed 50 kilometres per hour in the south, while waves in the Arabian Gulf could reach two metres.
The forecast describes expected conditions for Thursday; it does not give further updates or actions.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could cause flash floods in four regions on Thursday.
The forecast covered parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah.
Hail and active winds that could stir up dust and sand were also expected in those areas.
Light to moderate rain was possible in parts of Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Fog was possible in some of those regions and in parts of Tabuk, Al-Jawf and the Northern Borders.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued the forecast.
- What
- It forecast thunderstorms, possible flooding, hail and active winds in four regions, with lighter rain possible elsewhere.
- When
- Thursday, November 12, 2026.
- Where
- Parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah; lighter rain was possible in five other regions.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Forecast date
- Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Heavy rain regions
- Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah
- Possible lighter rain
- Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh and the Eastern Province
- Red Sea wind speed
- 20–42 km/h in the northern and central parts
- Arabian Gulf wave height
- 1–2 metres