THE SAUDI SOUTH-WEST — FLASH FLOODS AND HAIL IN THE HIGHLANDS

On the board · September 30, 2026 →

ACTIVE · September 30, 2026 · NO. 0930

THE WATER

Heavy rain, hail and flash floods continue across Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and the Makkah highlands, including Taif, through Friday. The episode strengthens at midweek, with strong downdrafts and visibility near zero in the heaviest cells.

THE RECORD

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

Sep 29▽ slipped down the board

Sep 28→ became confirmed

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

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

searched 34 vetted voices and the open field — nothing said about this system cleared the screen.

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