JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Taif on Wednesday, while moderate to heavy thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods are forecast across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah.

The red alert for Taif is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash floods and thunderstorms expected during the warning period.

Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are also forecast over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah, extending into parts of Madinah. The storms may be accompanied by hail and active winds capable of raising dust and sand.

Light to moderate thunderstorms accompanied by active winds are possible over parts of Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders. Fog may also develop during the night and early morning over parts of these regions, as well as along coastal areas of the Eastern Province.

Madinah is forecast to record the highest temperature at 42°C, followed by Makkah, Dammam and Buraidah at 41°C, and Riyadh at 40°C.

Hail and Jazan are expected to reach 37°C, while Jeddah and Najran may record 36°C. Temperatures are forecast at 34°C in Tabuk, Arar and Sakaka, 28°C in Abha and 27°C in Al-Baha.

Humidity levels are expected to reach 95 percent in Jeddah, 90 percent in Dammam and Abha, 85 percent in Al-Baha and Jazan, and 80 percent in Makkah. Tabuk, Hail, Arar and Sakaka could record humidity levels of 70 percent.

Humidity is forecast at 55 percent in Madinah, 35 percent in Riyadh, and 30 percent in Buraidah and Najran.

Source:Saudi Gazette