Thunderstorms and torrential rains are expected in several areas in Saudi Arabia today, Saturday

Saturday 16/Aug/2025 – 08:25 AM

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The weather in Saudi Arabia is witnessing today, Saturday, 22-02-1447 AH/2025/08/16AD, an active air condition characterized by the diversity of weather phenomena across various regions. Expectations indicate that thunderstorms continue in the southern and southwestern parts of the Kingdom, while the dusty winds prevail in the northern and central regions.

Weather in Saudi Arabia

By the will of God Almighty, the opportunity is still prepared for moderate to heavy thunderstorms in the weather in the current Saudi Arabia, as these rains lead to the flow of torrents accompanied by showers of cold and active winds that limit the range of horizontal visibility on parts of the Jazan and Asir regions. These areas are affected by a strong thunderstorm that may last for many hours during the day.

Parts of the areas of Al -Baha, Makkah Al -Mukarramah, Al -Madinah Al -Munawwarah, Riyadh, Eastern and Najran also witness light to medium rains. These rains contribute to improving the atmosphere and softening the temperatures in those areas, while expecting the thunderstorms to continue intermittently.

On the other hand, the effect of the active winds that exciting dust and dust continues on parts of the areas of Tabuk, Al -Jawf, the northern borders, Hail and Al -Qassim, which affects the horizontal visibility in these areas. This wind also extends to the coastal road connected to Jizan, which requires travelers to be careful and cautious while driving.

Temperatures in Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom is clearly recorded in temperatures between different regions, as it ranges from moderate in the southern and hot highlands in the desert and coastal areas. The mountainous areas such as Abha, Al -Baha and Al -Sawda are witnessing the lowest temperatures, while the desert areas and the cities of the eastern coast are the highest temperatures expected for this day.

For marine conditions, the Red Sea is witnessing superficial winds to northwesterly at a speed ranging from 20-45 km/hour, with a wave height from one to two and a half meters and a medium-wave sea condition to Malja. As for the Arabian Gulf, the oriental winds are blowing on it at a speed of 20-40 km/hour, with a wave height from one to two meters and a medium-wave sea condition.

The competent authorities emphasize the need to follow safety guidelines and be careful, especially in areas that witness thunderstorms or active winds that are dusty. It also advises citizens and residents in areas affected by heavy rains to avoid valleys and waterways, and to stay away from the low areas that may witness a water gathering.