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Thunderstorms forecast across most of Saudi Arabia through Wednesday
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense has urged people to take care as thunderstorms are forecast across most of the country through Wednesday.
The National Center for Meteorology expects moderate to heavy rain in Makkah, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders.
The rain could bring flash floods, hail and strong winds that stir up dust and sand.
Lighter to moderate rain is expected in Madinah, Hail and Najran.
In parts of Makkah and Madinah, the forecast also warns of strong winds and poor visibility.
Civil Defense advises people to stay in safe places, avoid valleys and areas where floodwater gathers, and not swim in floodwaters.
It also says people should follow safety instructions as the unsettled weather continues.
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense urged people to take precautions as thunderstorms are forecast across most regions through Wednesday.
The authority advised people to stay in safe places, avoid valleys and areas prone to flooding, and not swim in floodwaters.
The National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rain in Makkah, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders.
Light to moderate rain is forecast in Madinah, Hail, and Najran.
The forecasted hazards include flash floods, hail, and winds that could stir up dust and sand.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense and the National Center for Meteorology.
- What
- Civil Defense urged caution as thunderstorms and rain are forecast across most regions.
- When
- Through Wednesday; the sources do not state the date of that Wednesday.
- Where
- Most regions of Saudi Arabia, with varying rainfall forecasts by region.
- Why
- The forecast includes possible flash floods, hail, strong or downdraft winds, and reduced visibility.
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The National Center for Meteorology issued a red alert for heavy rain in Rahat and Mudrikah in the Makkah region.
Rain was forecast in Al-Mahd, Al-Hanakiya, and Khaybar in the Madinah region.
Thunderstorms were forecast to continue across most regions of Saudi Arabia.
- Forecast period
- Through Wednesday
- Heavy-rain regions
- Makkah, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders
- Light-to-moderate-rain regions
- Madinah, Hail, Najran
- Red-alert locations
- Rahat and Mudrikah in the Makkah region
- Madinah governorates
- Al-Mahd, Al-Hanakiya, Khaybar
Sources
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