The National Meteorological Center’s weather report for today, Monday, indicates that the chance remains for moderate to heavy thundery rainfall leading to flash floods, accompanied by hail showers and active winds reducing horizontal visibility over parts of the Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah regions.
Fog formation is not ruled out over parts of the highlands in these regions.
Scattered thundery rainfall is also expected to continue over parts of the Eastern and Najran regions.
Meanwhile, surface winds causing dust and sandstorms will be active over parts of these areas, as well as over parts of the Riyadh and Madinah regions.
Red Sea
Surface winds: Northwesterly to northerly at 20-45 km/h, reaching up to 55 km/h with the formation of thundery rain clouds over the southern part.
Wave height: 1 to 2 meters, reaching up to 2.5 meters with the formation of thundery rain clouds over the southern part.
Sea condition: Moderate waves becoming rough with the formation of thundery rain clouds over the southern part.
Arabian Gulf
Surface winds: Northwesterly to westerly at 15-40 km/h.
Wave height: 1 to 2 meters.
Sea condition: Slight to moderate waves.
Eastern Region Weather
The National Meteorological Center’s weather report warns of active winds and raised dust over parts of the Eastern Region today, Monday.
Winds will start at 10 AM and continue until 7 PM, affecting Jubail, Khobar, Dammam, Qatif, and Ras Tanura.
This will be accompanied by reduced horizontal visibility, with wind speeds reaching (40–49) km/h.
Parts of the Eastern Region will experience raised dust, starting at 9 AM and continuing until 7 PM.
The warning includes: Hafar Al-Batin, Khafji, Nuairiyah, Al-Ulya Village, Al-Ahsa, Al-Adid, and Buqayq.
Associated impacts include: active winds and reduced horizontal visibility (3–5) kilometers.
Jazan
Jazan is a port city and administrative capital of the Jazan Region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, historically known for its strategic coastal location along the Red Sea. The region has a long history tied to ancient trade routes and was once part of the historic Asir Province. Today, it is a vital economic hub, particularly for agriculture and its modern port, and is known for its distinct cultural heritage within the Kingdom.
Asir
Asir is a mountainous region in southwestern Saudi Arabia known for its lush green landscapes and unique traditional architecture, such as the ornate mud-brick villages with colorful frescoes. Historically, it was an important cultural and trade crossroads, inhabited for centuries by tribes whose distinct heritage and crafts remain influential in Saudi culture today.
Al-Baha
Al-Baha is a scenic mountainous region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, historically known as the “Region of 1001 Villages” for its numerous ancient settlements. It was a significant cultural and agricultural center for ancient tribes and served as a summer resort for pre-Islamic kings due to its mild climate and natural beauty.
Makkah
Makkah (Mecca) is the holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the most sacred shrine in Islam, which Muslims believe was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. Every year, millions of Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage to the city, a religious duty that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime.
Eastern
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Najran
Najran is a historically significant city in southwestern Saudi Arabia, known for its ancient oasis and distinctive mud-brick architecture. It was a major hub on the ancient Incense Route and is famed for the Al-Ukhdood archaeological site, which dates back over two millennia and is mentioned in the Quran. The region has a unique cultural heritage, historically marked by a blend of Arabian and Yemeni influences.
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia, historically serving as the ancestral home of the royal Al Saud family. It transformed from a small, fortified desert settlement into a modern metropolis following the discovery of oil in the 20th century. Today, it is a major financial and administrative hub, while also preserving its history in sites like the Masmak Fortress.
Madinah
Madinah, also known as Medina, is a city in Saudi Arabia of immense religious importance in Islam, as it was the destination of the Prophet Muhammad’s migration (Hijrah) in 622 CE. It served as the capital of the first Muslim community and is the location of his final resting place within the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque). Today, it remains one of the two holiest cities in Islam and a major pilgrimage site.