المملكة: Rain, dust, and winds…various winter weather in Mecca

The National Center of Meteorology warned in its weather report of varied winter weather in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region today, Thursday, with light to moderate rain, raised dust, and active winds.
The Holy Capital, the Holy Capital, and Al-Kamel will witness light rain, starting at 1 p.m. and continuing until 11 p.m.
The rain is accompanied by active winds, low horizontal visibility, and thunderbolts.

Moderate rain

Other places are expected to witness moderate rains: Taif, Adham, Maysan, Bani Yazid, Jadham, Maysan, Yalamlam, Al-Ardiyat, Rahat, Madrakah, Huda Al-Sham, Al-Khurma, Al-Mawiya, Turabah and Raniya.
The rain begins at 3 pm and continues until 11 pm.
The accompanying phenomena include high-speed winds, almost no horizontal visibility, precipitation, hail, torrential rains, and thunderbolts.

Raised dust

Wadi Al-Dawasir, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Rain, Al-Quwayiyah, Afif, Al-Khurma, Al-Mawiya, Turbah and Raniya will witness raised dust, starting at 9 am and continuing until 6 pm.
Associated effects include strong winds and a decrease in horizontal visibility (3-5) kilometers.

Strong winds

Meteorology forecasts strong winds in Rabigh and Jeddah.
The phenomenon begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 11 p.m.
The accompanying effects are reduced horizontal visibility, high waves, and wind speeds reaching 40-49 kilometers per hour.

Rain of varying intensity

The National Center of Meteorology has warned of rain of varying intensity in most regions of the Kingdom, starting tomorrow, Thursday, until next Monday, accompanied by descending winds stirring up dirt and dust, with speeds ranging from 50 to 60 km/hour, with the possibility of torrential rains, hail, and rising waves over the area. Coasts, in addition to tornadoes or water towers
The weather condition includes moderate to heavy rain in the regions of Mecca, Al-Baha, Asir, Jazan, Al-Jawf, and the northern borders from Thursday to Monday, and in the regions of Al-Sharqiya, Riyadh, Al-Qassim, and Hail on Sunday and Monday.

Light to moderate rain

While Al-Mahd and Al-Hanakiyah in the Medina region are expected to witness light to moderate rain from Thursday to Saturday, as well as Jeddah and Khulais, light rain from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, the Najran region from Thursday to Monday, and the Tabuk region on Monday.
The Center called on everyone to follow the latest developments in the weather situation through its media platforms, to know the areas and governorates affected by it, while adhering to the instructions and guidelines of the concerned authorities, in order to ensure the safety of everyone.