Despite the high temperatures, thunderstorms are expected in four regions on Saturday.

Arab Weather - Sinan Khalaf - The latest computer simulations of air mass movement and atmospheric pressure systems indicate that large parts of the Kingdom will remain under the influence of a high-pressure system on Saturday, keeping the weather generally hot across various regions, including the capital, Riyadh.

Saudi cities under the influence of hot weather on Saturday

Meteorologists at Arab Weather expect the eastern and central parts of the Kingdom to record maximum temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius during the afternoon and evening hours, but they will be slightly lower in Hail, Qassim, and the northern parts of the Kingdom, while they will be around the mid-thirties in the Tabuk region.

As for the western parts of the Kingdom, temperatures are expected to reach between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius, while they will be around 35 degrees Celsius on the Red Sea coast, including the city of Jeddah.

Despite the heat, thunderstorms are expected in four regions.

In the same context, the latest weather forecasts indicate continued chances of thunderstorms in areas of the southwestern and western highlands, with cumulonimbus clouds expected to become active again in the afternoon hours, primarily in the Al-Baha and Asir regions, and then to a limited extent in parts of the Jazan highlands and other areas.

These rains will be accompanied by lightning, thunder, and hail, in addition to downward winds that will stir up dust and dirt in some areas, which may lead to reduced horizontal visibility.

Recommendations:

• Drink plenty of fluids and refreshments.
• Avoid direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight, especially during the afternoon and evening.
• Avoid blocking valleys and torrents in areas where rainfall occurs.