The National Center for Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms and dust-raising winds in several regions of Saudi Arabia.

Arab Weather - The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia expects that on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the weather forecast will continue with moderate to heavy thunderstorms leading to flash floods, accompanied by hail showers and active winds stirring up dust and sand in parts of the Al-Baha, Asir, Jazan, and Najran regions, and its impact will extend to the southern parts of the highlands of the Makkah region.

Rain will be light to moderate in parts of the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail and Northern Borders regions , according to data from the National Center for Meteorology.

The center also indicated that active winds and dust storms will affect some areas, while the weather will be clear to partly cloudy in other areas, with thunderstorms appearing in some northern and southern parts of the Kingdom.

Temperature and humidity:

Riyadh: High 29°, Low 19°

Mecca: High 32°, Low 28°

Medina: High 30°, Low 21°

Abha: High 29°, Low 20°

Tabuk: High 24°, Low 10°

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The authority calls on citizens and residents to take precautions, stay away from flood channels, and follow updates regularly, in order to preserve their safety.