Riyadh: Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, which may lead to flash floods, are forecasted for several regions in Saudi Arabia on Monday. These weather conditions are anticipated to be accompanied by hail, affecting areas including Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Eastern, Riyadh, Qassim, Makkah, Al-Baha, Aseer, Jazan, and Najran. Additionally, gusty winds are expected to stir dust across these regions and in parts of Tabuk, Hail, and Madinah.
According to Saudi Press Agency, wind patterns over the Red Sea will vary, with northwesterly to northerly winds at speeds of 25-45 km/h in the northern and central parts, and southeasterly to southerly winds at speeds of 15-45 km/h in the southern part. Sea conditions will range from calm to relatively calm, with waves expected to vary from half a meter to two meters.
In the Arabian Gulf, the forecast indicates a shift in wind directions. The winds will be northeasterly to southeasterly during the day, changing to southeasterly to southerly in the evening at speeds of 12-30 km/h in the northern part. In the central and southern parts, winds will be northwesterly to westerly at speeds of 16-50 km/h. Sea conditions will range from calm to choppy, with waves potentially reaching from half a meter to over two meters.