Thunderstorms and Hail Expected in Parts of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Weather forecast for Tuesday indicates potential thunderstorms accompanied by hail in several regions of Saudi Arabia. The National Center for Meteorology reports that these weather conditions may affect Eastern, Riyadh, Najran, Jazan, Aseer, and Al-Baha regions, with fog formation also anticipated in these areas.

According to Saudi Press Agency, rain showers are projected for parts of Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim, and Madinah regions. Dust-stirring winds are expected to impact these areas, as well as parts of Tabuk and Makkah regions.

Wind conditions over the Red Sea are predicted to be northwesterly to northerly, with speeds ranging between 20-60 km/h. Wave heights may vary from one meter to three meters, leading to choppy sea conditions.

In the Arabian Gulf, similar northwesterly to northerly winds are forecasted at speeds of 20-50 km/h. Waves are expected to range from one meter to two and a half meters, resulting in a choppy sea.