Saudi Arabia | Red alert in Jeddah due to expected heavy rain, lightning, and hail

Arab Weather App - The National Center for Meteorology issued the red alert No. (08122025-17) for the Makkah region, including the entire Jeddah governorate, in addition to open areas and highways, as a result of forecasts indicating the development of a very dangerous weather condition during the coming hours.

It is accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and hail.

Heavy thunderstorms expected in Jeddah

According to the warning, Jeddah and the surrounding areas are expected to experience heavy rainfall across various regions, accompanied by a number of significant weather phenomena, most notably:

• high-speed winds
• Lack of horizontal visibility
• Hail fell
• Flooding and rising water levels
• High waves on the coasts of Jeddah
• Heavy thunderstorm activity

Duration of the warning

• Alarm start time: 1:00 AM Tuesday – 18/06/1447 AH
• End of warning: 1:00 PM Tuesday – 18/06/1447 AH

This is the highest-ranking warning within the weather warning system, reflecting the strength of the expected situation and its danger to public safety.

Important recommendations for citizens and residents:

• Stay away from flood channels and valleys.
• Extreme caution is advised when driving due to poor visibility.
• Be aware of high waves in coastal areas.
• Stay away from trees and billboards during wind and lightning activity.