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- NCM has forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms, leading to flash floods and accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds
- General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued inclement weather warnings along with safety instructions
RIYADH: Saudi authorities have forecast thunderstorms followed by moderate to heavy rainfall across the Kingdom, with the inclement weather expected to last until Monday.
The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms, leading to flash floods and accompanied by hail and dust-stirring winds in parts of the regions of Najran, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah.
Light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Eastern Province, Riyadh, Hail, and Qassim, with the chance of fog forming over the southwestern highlands in these areas.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued inclement weather warnings along with safety instructions as the Kingdom braces for moderate to heavy rainfall.
It has called for caution as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most parts of the Kingdom until Monday.
The directorate advised the public to avoid valleys and flood-prone areas, and urged adherence to all official instructions and warnings broadcast through media and social media channels.
Wind speeds over the Red Sea will be northwesterly to northerly at speeds of up to 55 kph.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds will be southeasterly to northeasterly at speeds of up to 30 kph. The sea is expected to be relatively calm in that area, the NCM said.