Medina weather: Rain, wind, and weather alerts until Sunday

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued an important and urgent weather alert for the Madinah region, warning of significant weather fluctuations that will begin and continue until Sunday evening. These alerts are part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions affecting various regions of the Kingdom during this transitional period of the year.

Weather details in Medina

The center explained in its report that the region will experience moderate rainfall, which may sometimes develop into significant impacts on daily life and traffic. The weather conditions are not limited to rain alone, but also include a range of accompanying weather phenomena that require caution, most notably:

• High-speed winds may stir up dust and sand.
• Near-zero horizontal visibility poses a challenge for motorists on highways.
• Hail fell in some locations.
• The possibility of flash floods in valleys and ravines as a result of rainwater accumulation.
• Thunderstorms may occur in conjunction with cumulonimbus clouds.

Areas covered by the alert and timing of the situation

The National Center for Meteorology has identified the geographical scope of this weather system's impact, which extends beyond Medina to include other vital governorates and centers such as Khaybar, Al-Rais, and Yanbu . The report indicated that this weather system is expected to persist, God willing, until 3:00 PM tomorrow, Sunday, necessitating continuous monitoring of updates issued by official authorities.

Weather conditions in the Kingdom

These warnings come as a continuation of the unstable weather conditions affecting large parts of Saudi Arabia. The center had previously warned of heavy rains and flash floods affecting parts of the Northern Borders, Al-Jawf, and Tabuk regions, as well as the northern parts of the Madinah region, on Saturday. This sequence of weather events reflects the typical climate during this period, as the region is affected by low-pressure systems that contribute to the formation of thunderstorms and rain.

The importance of adhering to safety guidelines

Due to the topography of the Medina region and its surroundings, which includes numerous valleys and wadis, the relevant authorities, primarily the Civil Defense, consistently emphasize the importance of staying away from valleys and wadis and not attempting to cross them, regardless of the water level. Furthermore, motorists traveling on highways, especially the road connecting Medina and Yanbu, are advised to exercise extreme caution due to the potential for reduced visibility and landslides caused by the rain.

The National Center for Meteorology is the official and reliable source of weather information in the Kingdom, relying on advanced monitoring technologies and accurate numerical models to issue early warnings, with the aim of protecting lives and property and ensuring everyone’s safety.