Today's weather in Saudi Arabia: Thunderstorms and fog in several regions
The National Center for Meteorology issued its daily weather report for Saudi Arabia, indicating that unstable weather conditions are continuing to affect several regions. The report forecasts thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds, as well as fog that may reduce horizontal visibility in the early morning hours.
Climate context and seasonal variations
These weather fluctuations are occurring during the transitional period the Kingdom is experiencing, a time typically characterized by the interaction of cold and warm air masses, resulting in the formation of cumulonimbus clouds. These phenomena are a natural part of the Arabian Peninsula's climate at this time of year, contributing to the irrigation of agricultural areas and the replenishment of groundwater. However, they also necessitate extreme caution from residents and highway users.
Weather details in regions and cities
According to weather forecasts, Riyadh will experience thunderstorms and rain accompanied by active winds, with a high of 25 degrees Celsius. In the Eastern Province, Dammam and Al-Ahsa by thunderstorms and fog, with high temperatures ranging between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. In the Western Province, Mecca the highest temperature at 30 degrees Celsius with partly cloudy skies, while the highlands of Abha, Al-Baha, and Taif thunderstorms and dense fog, requiring caution.
Expected effects and safety warnings
Due to the expected dense fog in areas such as Medina, Hail, Tabuk, and the Eastern Province, authorities emphasize the importance of following traffic safety guidelines, maintaining safe distances between vehicles, and using fog lights when necessary. They also advise staying away from wadis and floodplains in areas experiencing heavy rainfall, such as the southern and central highlands.
Table of temperatures and weather phenomena
The following table details the maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity levels, and expected weather phenomena in the cities of the Kingdom:
| City | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Humidity % | weather phenomenon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 30 | 21 | 90 | Partly cloudy / foggy |
| AL Madinah AL Munawwarah | 23 | 11 | 90 | fog |
| Riyadh | 25 | 14 | 65 | Thunderstorms with rain / Active winds |
| Dammam | 25 | 17 | 90 | Thunderstorms / Fog |
| grandmother | 28 | 21 | 75 | overcast |
| Abha | 18 | 9 | 90 | Rainy thunderstorms / fog |
| Hail | 15 | 7 | 90 | fog |
| Buraydah | 20 | 11 | 95 | fog |
| Tabuk | 19 | 7 | 90 | fog |
| The courtyard | 17 | 9 | 95 | Rainy thunderstorms / fog |
| Juniper | 16 | 8 | 85 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Sakaka | 16 | 5 | 90 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Jazan | 30 | 23 | 90 | Partly cloudy / foggy |
| Najran | 30 | 12 | 85 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Taif | 20 | 11 | 95 | Rainy thunderstorms / fog |
| Al-Ula | 22 | 11 | 100 | Dense fog |
| Yanbu | 27 | 16 | 85 | overcast |
| Dawadmi | 22 | 11 | 80 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Al-Kharj | 26 | 15 | 65 | Thunderstorms with rain / Active winds |
| Wadi Al-Dawasir | 28 | 13 | 60 | Clear to partly cloudy |
| Sharurah | 31 | 13 | 60 | Sober |
| The complex | 20 | 10 | 85 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| face | 24 | 16 | 75 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Rafha | 18 | 7 | 90 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Al Qurayyat | 15 | 7 | 90 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Funny | 12 | 6 | 95 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Al Qunfudhah | 30 | 23 | 90 | Partly cloudy / foggy |
| Al-Ahsa | 27 | 15 | 90 | Thunderstorms / Fog |
| Hafr Al-Batin | 21 | 10 | 100 | Thunderstorms / Fog |
| Bisha | 26 | 12 | 95 | Partly cloudy / foggy |
| Al-Sawda | 13 | 4 | 90 | Thunderstorms / Fog |
| Rawdat Al-Tanhat | 23 | 11 | 65 | Thunderstorms with rain / Active winds |
| Al-Dahna desert | 24 | 11 | 95 | Thunderstorms / Fog |
| Al-Saman | 23 | 12 | 95 | Thunderstorms / Fog |
