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Saudi Arabia severe weather and heat wave
Overview
Following heavy rainfall in the Madinah Province in early September, weather volatility continued. On 7 September, the National Center of Meteorology forecasted moderate to heavy thunderstorms, hail, and potential flash flooding for Al Bahah, Asir, Jazan, and parts of Makkah. Thunderclouds were also expected over Najran, the southern Eastern Province, Riyadh, and the Madinah highlands. Wind activity was projected to trigger dust and sandstorms, reducing visibility along the coasts of Madinah and Makkah. In the Red Sea, winds near the Gulf of Aqaba were expected to reach 50 km/h, with waves potentially hitting 2.5 meters. The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued advisories for citizens to avoid valleys, flood paths, and beaches, and to exercise caution while driving. On 13 September, heavy rain and hail swept through Makkah, affecting the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram). The National Centre for Meteorology maintained warnings for thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, and flash floods through 14 September. On 22 September, new urgent warnings were issued for Makkah, Jazan, Al Bahah, Asir, Madinah, and parts of the Eastern Province. By late September, weather instability persisted. On 26 September, warnings were issued for moderate to heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flowing valleys in Jazan, Asir, Al Bahah, Makkah, and Madinah, with activity also predicted for Tabuk, Hail, Al Jouf, and the Northern Borders. On 28 September, the National Center of Meteorology predicted continued moderate to heavy thunderstorms in Jazan, Asir, Al Bahah, and Makkah, with light to moderate rain in Madinah and thunderstorm clouds in the southern Eastern Province. On 1 October, the National Center of Meteorology and the General Directorate of Civil Defense issued urgent warnings for heavy rainfall, flash floods, hail, and thunderstorms. On 10 October, the National Center for Meteorology issued new warnings for moderate to heavy rainfall.
Entities
Jazan · National Center for Meteorology · Saudi Arabia · National Center of Meteorology · Makkah
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- [DISPUTED] Perceived temperature in Cairo reached up to 43 °C due to humidity.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warned citizens to avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Center for Meteorology forecast high maximum temperatures in parts of the Eastern Province, Riyadh and the Mecca region.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Active winds will lift dust and reduce visibility in the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Mecca region and Najran, especially on the coastal road to Jazan.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dust particles will affect the western and southwestern parts of Saudi Arabia.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thunderstorm clouds are expected to develop over the southern part of Saudi Arabia.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Surface winds on the Red Sea will be north‑westerly to north‑easterly at 10‑32 km/h in the north and south‑westerly to north‑westerly at 25‑45 km/h in the central and southern parts, possibly over 50
- [● 3 SOURCES] Red Sea wave heights are forecast at 0.5‑1 m in the north, 1‑2 m in the central and southern zones, and may exceed 2 m with thunderstorms.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sea conditions on the Red Sea will be light waves in the north, moderate in the centre and south, becoming rough with thunderstorms in the south.
- [● 3 SOURCES] In the Arabian Gulf, winds will blow north‑easterly to south‑westerly in the north and north‑westerly to south‑westerly in the centre and south at 10‑28 km/h, with wave heights of 0.5‑1 m and light se
- [● 3 SOURCES] Temperatures in southern Upper Egypt reached 46 °C.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sea conditions show Mediterranean wave heights of 1.5‑2.5 m and Red Sea heights of 1‑2 m with varying wind directions.
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather: Heavy rain and flash flood warnings issued
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology warns of heavy rainfall, flash floods, and hail across multiple regions, including Makkah and Jazan, with wetter-than-normal conditions expected through November.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesSaudi Arabia issues red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods
Saudi Arabia authorities have issued red alerts and urgent warnings for heavy rain, flash floods, and thunderstorms across several regions, including Jazan, Asir, and Makkah, lasting until Tuesday.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather alert: Heavy rain and flash floods expected
Saudi Arabia's National Center of Meteorology has warned of heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods in Jazan, Asir, Al Bahah, Makkah, and Madinah, with potential dust storms affecting visibility.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather alerts issued for heavy rain and flash floods
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology has issued warnings for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods across Makkah, Jazan, Al Bahah, and other regions.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather warning: Heavy rain and flash floods expected
Saudi Arabia's National Center of Meteorology warns of heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods in Jazan, Asir, and Al Bahah, alongside dust storms and potential fog in other regions.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesMakkah worshippers continue prayers during heavy rain at Grand Mosque
Worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah continued Maghrib prayers amidst heavy rain and hail on September 13, as weather warnings for thunderstorms remain in effect for parts of Saudi Arabia.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sourcesSaudi Arabia issues weather warnings for heavy rain and flash floods
Saudi Arabia has issued weather warnings for heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, and hail, particularly affecting Makkah, Madinah, Jazan, and the southern highlands.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather alert: Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods expected
Saudi Arabia faces heavy thunderstorms, hail, and potential flash floods in several regions, including Jazan and Asir, according to meteorological forecasts and civil defense warnings.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesMadinah experiences flooding and desert landscape changes
Heavy rains in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, have turned desert sands into flowing streams, while meteorologists warn of continued thunderstorms, sandstorms, and extreme weather across the region.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather forecast warns of heavy rain and flash floods
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology warns of heavy thunderstorms, potential flash floods, and hail in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah, alongside high temperatures in the Eastern Province.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather alert: Heavy thunderstorms and flash floods predicted
Saudi Arabia's National Center of Meteorology warns of heavy thunderstorms, flash floods, and hail across multiple regions, including Jazan and Makkah, with unsettled maritime conditions expected.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sourcesSaudi Arabia issues red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology has issued red alerts for parts of Mecca, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and flash flood risks across several provinces.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather: Heavy rain and flash floods forecast for several regions
Saudi Arabia's National Center of Meteorology warns of heavy thunderstorms, hail, and potential flash floods in Jazan, Asir, Al Bahah, and Makkah, alongside dust storms in other regions.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSaudi Arabia weather forecast predicts thunderstorms and dust storms
Saudi Arabia's National Center of Meteorology predicts thunderstorms and active winds in Jazan, Asir, and Al Bahah, with high temperatures in Riyadh and dust storms affecting multiple regions.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSaudi Arabia forecasts heavy rain, hail and strong winds across several regions
Saudi Arabia's meteorology agency warns of thunderstorms with moderate‑to‑heavy rain, hail and strong winds in Jazan, Asir, Al‑Baha and Mecca, plus hot temperatures and dust‑raising winds in the east, while Red
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[INTERNATIONAL] 11 sourcesEgypt Endures Extreme August Heat Wave as Temperatures Hit 45°C
A regional heat wave in early August 2026 pushes Egypt’s temps to 45 °C, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait facing similar extreme heat, dust storms and sea‑state warnings.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesSaudi Arabia sees thunderstorms and strong winds across Jazan, Asir and Riyadh regions
Saudi Arabia’s meteorology centre warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in Jazan and Asir, strong dust‑raising winds in Riyadh and Najran, and rough seas on the Red Sea and Gulf.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesDust Storm Forecast Slashes Visibility Across Western Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's NCM warns of a dust storm from July 29–Aug 8, 2026, cutting visibility to near‑zero in Mecca, Medina, Al Baha, Asir and Najran, urging travelers to avoid non‑essential trips.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesSevere Thunderstorms and Strong Winds Forecast for Southern Saudi Arabia
Thunderstorms with hail, strong dust‑laden winds, reduced visibility and choppy seas are forecast for Jazan, Asir, Al‑Baha and Mecca highlands in southern Saudi Arabia.
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