Saudi Arabia's weather authorities are warning that thunderstorms, flash floods, hail, dust and fog will affect six regions on Wednesday, according to صحيفة سبق الإلكترونية. The kingdom's meteorology center issued a warning about heavy rainfall over the Jazan region, وكالة الأنباء السعودية reports. Separate alerts flagged lightning and rain in Mecca, Al-Jumum, Jazan and Al-Baha, lasting until 8 p.m., according to عكاظ.
The Civil Defense is urging the public to take precautions as thunderstorm activity is expected to continue until Sunday, جريدة الرياض reports. A further Civil Defense call for caution covered parts of the Mecca region amid the unsettled conditions, according to ajel.sa.
The warnings point to a broad, multi-day weather system rather than a single day of rain, with hazards ranging from flooding and hail to airborne dust and reduced visibility from fog. Regions named in the alerts span the southwest and western parts of the country, including Jazan, Al-Baha and Mecca, along with Al-Jumum.
Residents in the affected areas should watch for updated advisories from the meteorology center and Civil Defense. With the unstable weather forecast to persist through Sunday, further warnings and possible updates to the affected regions are likely in the coming days.
