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Thunderstorms, hail and dust forecast across nine Saudi regions
Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology forecast thunderstorms and hail in parts of nine regions.
The areas include Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and southern Makkah, as well as Hail, Al-Jawf, Northern Borders, northern Qassim and the Eastern Region.
Strong winds may stir up dust and sand, and fog could form in parts of the affected areas.
The forecast also says rain-bearing thunderclouds may develop over the southern Arabian Gulf, where waves could rise above two metres.
The unsettled weather could affect visibility and sea conditions in the areas covered by the forecast.
The forecast describes expected conditions for today, but gives no further update or advice on what happens next.
Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology forecast thunderstorms, hail showers and dust-raising winds across parts of nine regions.
The forecast covered Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, southern Makkah, Hail, Al-Jawf, Northern Borders, northern Qassim and northern Eastern regions.
Fog was also expected in parts of the affected areas.
The report forecast rain-bearing thunderclouds over the southern Arabian Gulf, with waves there potentially exceeding two metres.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued the forecast.
- What
- Thunderstorms, hail showers, dust-raising winds and fog were forecast in parts of nine regions.
- When
- The forecast was for the day of the report, published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, southern Makkah, Hail, Al-Jawf, Northern Borders, northern Qassim and northern Eastern regions.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Regions
- Nine
- Forecast date
- November 3, 2026
- Highest Red Sea wind speed
- 45 km/h in the northern part
- Arabian Gulf wave height
- Could exceed two metres