THE SAUDI SOUTH-WEST — ELEVEN RED ALERTS FOR HEAVY RAIN

On the board · September 28, 2026 →

ACTIVE · September 28, 2026 · NO. 0928

THE WATER

Eleven red alerts for heavy rain cover the highlands of Makkah, Asir, Al-Baha and Jazan today, including Taif and Abha, with orange alerts reaching Madinah. The rainy spell is forecast to last through Tuesday.

THE RECORD

17 turning points on record since Sep 8 — the 8 most recent shown.

Sep 27intensifying → active

Sep 26active → intensifying

Sep 25▽ eased

Sep 24▽ slipped down the board

Sep 23↑ moved up the board

Sep 22↑ moved up the board

Sep 21↑ moved up the board

Sep 20▽ slipped down the board

WHO IT TOUCHES

Public safetyA hurricane landfall in Baja California Sur and Sonora, 1.7 million flood-affected in Thailand, and four days of flood risk in the US Southwest.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Forecasters have warned of heavy rain and flooding risks focused on southwestern Saudi Arabia, with officials adding details on thunderstorms, flash floods in multiple areas, and reduced visibility from fog. These statements line up with the official outlook on the main hazards while highlighting extra concerns about travel disruptions from the storms. The combined alerts underscore the need for caution as the system brings widespread wet weather through the period.

GU@gulf_newsSep 27Saudi officials warn of heavy thunderstorms and flash floods in multiple areas with low visibility from fog.
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SA@Saudi_GazetteSep 27Saudi forecasters predict heavy rain and flooding risks in southwestern regions through the end of the week.
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