Accra:Jazan The National Center for Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating that moderate to heavy rain, potentially causing flash floods, is expected to affect the regions of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah. These weather conditions may be accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds.
According to Saudi Press Agency, light to moderate rain is anticipated in the regions of Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, and Northern Borders. Additionally, fog could develop over parts of Makkah, the Eastern regions, and the southwestern highlands.
Wind patterns over the Red Sea will vary, with northwesterly to northerly winds at speeds of 18-50 km/h in the northern part, and northwesterly to northerly winds at 10-38 km/h in the central part. In the southern part, winds will shift from southeasterly to northeasterly, then to northerly, at speeds of 10-50 km/h. Wave heights are expected to range from half a meter to over two meters, leading to calm to choppy sea conditions.
In the Arabian Gulf, the forecast predicts northerly to northwesterly winds at speeds of 10-25 km/h in the northern part and northwesterly to westerly winds at similar speeds in the southern part. The sea conditions will remain calm with wave heights between half a meter and one meter.