Update 4:00 pm | Thunder clouds and heavy rain are now affecting large parts of western and southwestern Saudi Arabia

Arab weather - Sinan Khalaf - the latest satellite images and rain radar show the presence of a belt of rainy thunderstorms, extending from the Jazan region to the outskirts of the Makkah region.

Follow the movement of clouds via satellite from here

Meanwhile, separate parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha and Taif are witnessing heavy thunderstorms at times, which are expected to continue in the coming hours.