The highlands regime persists through about September 25, heaviest over Jazan and Asir with the Al-Baha and Makkah highlands included: thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 10 to 50 mm an hour, gusts above 60 km/h, and hail. The exact current alert colour was not retrievable this run and none is asserted here. Reported through regional desks.
THE RECORD
11 turning points on record since Sep 8 — the 8 most recent shown.
Sep 21↑ moved up the board
Sep 20▽ slipped down the board
Sep 19↑ moved up the board
Sep 18▽ eased
Sep 17▽ slipped down the board
Sep 16→ reclassified severe → water
Sep 15easing → active · intensified sharply
Sep 13active → easing
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Communicators are highlighting a continuing pattern of heavy rain and thunderstorms that raises flash flood risks across southwestern Saudi Arabia through Friday. Their updates line up with the official forecast for persistent stormy conditions in the region instead of a fast clearing. The repeated focus on ongoing flood potential underscores the need for caution in low-lying spots and travel routes.
TH@theuaetimesSep 20Saudi Arabia faces heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flood risk in southwestern regions through Friday. Open on X →
SA@Saudi_GazetteSep 20Heavy rain and flash floods are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia continuing through Friday. Open on X →
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