Unstable weather and chances of rain in 6 Arab countries this weekend

Arab weather experts are following the latest outputs of numerical models, which show clear indications that a number of Arab countries will be affected at the end of this week by weather disturbances of varying intensity, accompanied by chances of thunderstorms and surface wind activity. According to the updates, the weather conditions include parts of Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Sudan, in addition to Tunisia, Algeria and Libya.

Localized rainfall in the highlands of Saudi Arabia and Yemen

Rain is expected to cover the highlands of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha, parts of Tabuk and the northern part of the Madinah region, as well as parts of Al-Jawf and Hail, in the form of scattered local showers, sometimes accompanied by thunder, in limited geographical areas. Rain is also expected to cover limited parts of the highlands of western Yemen.

Heavy rains in South Sudan

In Sudan, models show the continued influence of tropical humidity on the southern parts, leading to the formation of cumulonimbus clouds and sometimes heavy rainfall, accompanied by lightning and thunder, and may cause a rise in water levels and the flow of valleys in some areas.

Limited rainfall along the North African coast

The coasts of Tunisia, Algeria and Libya are expected to experience unstable weather with scattered showers, ranging from light to moderate, without heavy rainfall, and with occasional relatively active winds.