JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several regions of Saudi Arabia through the end of next week, with weather conditions expected to vary in intensity from light showers to heavy downpours.

On Friday, light to moderate rain is expected to begin in eastern Najran and the southern parts of the Eastern Province during the morning hours. By the afternoon, showers will continue over parts of the Eastern Province before shifting toward Najran. Moderate rainfall is also expected along the southwestern coast, particularly in parts of Asir, Jazan, and the Makkah region. Most rainfall is forecast to weaken by the evening, with only isolated light showers remaining.

Saturday will bring light rainfall to southwestern areas of the Eastern Province, northern Najran, central southern parts of the Riyadh region, and scattered locations along the southwestern coast. During the afternoon, moderate rain is expected across Jazan, Asir, and Taif, while light showers may also develop along the Riyadh–Qassim border.

According to the forecast, Sunday will remain mostly dry until the afternoon, when moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in eastern Jazan and southern Asir. Light showers are also likely in eastern Najran and parts of the Eastern Province before spreading into sections of the Riyadh region later in the day.

Rain is expected to clear by Monday morning, but light to moderate showers will return in the afternoon across the Eastern Province, Asir, Jazan, and Taif. By evening, only scattered light showers are expected near the Eastern Province–Najran border.

On Tuesday, dry conditions will dominate until the afternoon, when light rain is forecast across southern parts of the Eastern Province, southern Riyadh, and Najran. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected later in the day along the Asir–Jazan border, with lighter rainfall extending into Al-Baha before gradually weakening overnight.

Wednesday will begin with isolated light showers before heavier rainfall develops over parts of Asir, Jazan, and Al-Baha, while scattered showers continue in Najran and limited areas of Riyadh. Rainfall is expected to ease during the afternoon and evening.

The NCM forecasts another round of heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon, mainly affecting Asir and Jazan, although the activity is expected to weaken before nightfall.

The weather pattern is expected to continue into Friday, with scattered light showers during the day followed by another period of heavy rainfall across Asir, Jazan, and Al-Baha in the afternoon. The rain is forecast to gradually weaken and clear by the evening.

The NCM has advised residents in affected regions to monitor the latest weather updates and follow official alerts, especially in areas that may experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and reduced visibility.

Source:Saudi Gazette