Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms Expected Across Multiple Regions
The National Center of Meteorology has predicted medium to heavy thunderstorms today, potentially leading to flooding in various regions. Rainfall is expected to affect parts of the Eastern, Riyadh, Qassim, Medina, Makkah, Al Bahah, Asir, Jazan, and Najran areas. Additionally, the report suggests that fog may develop in these regions, as well as in parts of Hail, Al Jouf, and the Northern Borders, with a subsequent drop in temperatures anticipated across most parts of the Kingdom.
Weather Conditions Across Different Regions
According to the report, surface wind patterns over the Red Sea will predominantly be northwesterly to northerly, blowing at speeds ranging from 20 to 42 kilometers per hour, reaching up to 50 kilometers per hour in the northern part. In the central region, winds are expected to be northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed of 18 to 40 kilometers per hour. The southern part is predicted to experience southeasterly to northeasterly winds averaging 12 to 32 kilometers per hour, with gusts potentially exceeding 50 kilometers per hour.
Impact on Coastal Areas and Sea Conditions
For the Red Sea, wave heights will vary from half a meter to one and a half meters, with the possibility of exceeding two meters in rough conditions. The sea is forecasted to be of light to moderate wave conditions. In contrast, the Arabian Gulf is expected to experience similar wind patterns, with wave heights also ranging from half a meter to one and a half meters and potentially exceeding two meters in some areas.
Precautionary Measures Advised
Looking Ahead: What to Expect Next
