المملكة: Rain of varying intensity next Tuesday and Wednesday

Overall rainy condition

The National Center of Meteorology announced forecasts of a comprehensive rain condition that will affect various regions of the Kingdom, starting tomorrow evening, next Sunday, January 5.
It will continue throughout the week, with expected amounts of rain ranging from light, medium and heavy, with the possibility of it being accompanied by weather phenomena such as active winds that stir up dust and torrential rains in some areas.
The center stated that the weather condition will include the regions of Tabuk, Al-Jawf, the northern border, Hail, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, the Eastern Region, Medina, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Al-Baha and Asir, with precise details of the affected governorates and periods of rainfall..

Regarding the Tabuk region, the center explained that the rains will range from moderate to heavy, and the weather condition will begin on the evening of Sunday, January 5, and continue until Monday, January 6, and includes the governorates of Tabuk, Al-Bidaa, Tayma, Neum, Haql, Sharma, Duba, Al-Wajh, and Umluj.
As for the Al-Jawf region, the expected rains also range from moderate to heavy, and will begin on Sunday evening, corresponding to January 5, and continue until Tuesday, corresponding to January 7, as it includes the governorates of Qurayyat, Tabarjal, Dumat al-Jandal, and Sakaka.
In the northern border region, the governorates of Turaif, Arar, Al-Uwaiqila and Rafha will witness moderate to heavy rains starting on Sunday evening, January 5, and continuing until Tuesday, January 7. .

The center indicated that the Hail region will be affected by moderate to heavy rains that will continue on Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7, and include the governorates of Hail, Al-Shamli, Al-Ghazala, Al-Sulaimi, Muwaqq, Samira, Al-Shanan, and Baqaa.
In the Qassim region, the governorates of Buraidah, Unayzah, Al-Rass, Al-Muthanna, Uyun Al-Jawa, Al-Shamsiyah, Al-Asiyah, Al-Bukayriyah, Riyad Al-Khubara, Al-Nabhaniya, Uqlat Al-Suqour, Dhariyah, Abanat, and Al-Bada’i will witness moderate to heavy rain on Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7. .
As for the Riyadh region, moderate to heavy rain is expected during Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7, while rain amounts range between light and medium from Tuesday, January 8, until Wednesday, January 9.
Moderate to heavy rains include the governorates of Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Shaqra, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majma’ah, Rumah, Thadig, Huraymila, and Marrat, while the capital, Riyadh, Al-Kharj, Al-Dilm, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Diriyah, Al-Bir, Darma, and Al-Hareeq, are affected by light to moderate rains..

Varied rain

The center indicated that the Medina region will witness moderate to heavy rains starting on the evening of Sunday, January 5, and continuing until Monday, January 6, with heavy rains including the governorates of Al-Ula, Al-Eis, Yanbu, Badr, and Wadi Al-Fara’, while Medina, Al-Hanakiyah, Al-Mahd, and Khaybar will be affected by moderate to heavy rains.
As for the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, heavy rains are expected on Monday, January 6, and moderate to heavy rains on Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7. The heavy rains include the governorates of Jeddah, the Holy Capital, Bahrah, Al-Jamoum, Rabigh, Khulais, and Al-Kamel, while Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Muwayh, and Turabah will witness… Al-Khurma, Raniyah, Al-Laith and Al-Qunfudhah received moderate to heavy rain.

In the Al-Baha region, the Center expected moderate to heavy rains that will continue on Tuesday, January 8, and Wednesday, January 9, and include the governorates of Al-Baha, Baljurashi, Al-Mandaq, Qalwa, Bani Hassan, Al-Qura, Al-Makhwah, Al-Hajra, Ghamid Al-Zanad, and Al-Aqiq.
As for the Asir region, it is expected to witness light to moderate rain on Tuesday, January 8, and Wednesday, January 9, including the governorates of Al-Namas, Tanuma, Barq, Al-Majaridah, Balqarn, Rijal Alma, and Mahayel Asir..
The forecasts indicated that the intensity of light rains would range between 1 and 4 mm/hour, with the possibility of active winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/hour, while the intensity of moderate rains would range between 5 and 9 mm/hour and may be accompanied by active winds of up to 60 km/hour, with the possibility of runoff. Floods, hail, and high waves.
Regarding heavy rains, their intensity may reach 50 mm/hour and more, with the possibility of torrential rains, strong winds, and noticeable waves..
The National Center of Meteorology called on everyone to follow its official reports through its website and the “Alert” application, in addition to adhering to the instructions of the competent authorities to ensure public safety, while emphasizing the importance of exercising caution and caution during this period..