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Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.

Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.

Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.

Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.

A Mediterranean storm is expected to form off the coast of Libya mid-week, with significant repercussions later extending to other countries in the eastern Mediterranean.

A Mediterranean storm is expected to form off the coast of Libya mid-week, with significant repercussions later extending to other countries in the eastern Mediterranean.

Video | Severe hailstorm covers the Nafud Shaqiqa desert south of Unaizah in Saudi Arabia

Video | Severe hailstorm covers the Nafud Shaqiqa desert south of Unaizah in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Meteorology warns of strong winds and widespread dust storms in 9 regions today

Saudi Arabia: Meteorology warns of strong winds and widespread dust storms in 9 regions today

The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region

The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region

Riyadh | Red alert issued for heavy rain, lightning, and hail in 6 governorates

Riyadh | Red alert issued for heavy rain, lightning, and hail in 6 governorates

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in 15 Arab countries.

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in 15 Arab countries.

Saudi Arabia: Areas expected to experience heavy thunderstorms, according to the National Center

Saudi Arabia: Areas expected to experience heavy thunderstorms, according to the National Center

Iran: Darkness during the day and black rain raise concerns in Tehran

Iran: Darkness during the day and black rain raise concerns in Tehran

A prolonged rainy spell is affecting Saudi Arabia, bringing rain and hail to several regions.

A prolonged rainy spell is affecting Saudi Arabia, bringing rain and hail to several regions.

A striking scene captured in satellite images shows a low-pressure system centered east of Syrian territory.

A striking scene captured in satellite images shows a low-pressure system centered east of Syrian territory.