The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha and Makkah through the end of the week. The centre released an animated weather map illustrating the expected intensity of rainfall and thunderstorm activity, along with their projected movement. According to outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model, rainfall is expected to affect multiple regions at varying intensities over several days.
Early Week Conditions in Asir
According to outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model, rainfall is expected to begin affecting the Asir Region on Monday afternoon, intensifying around its capital, Abha, before subsiding later in the day. Similar conditions are forecast to return on Tuesday afternoon, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected around Abha.
Conditions in Makkah and Taif Region
Meanwhile, scattered light showers are expected over the Taif area and southern parts of the Makkah Region. On Thursday afternoon, light showers are expected over limited areas around the Holy Capital and northwestern Asir. Rainfall is then forecast to intensify briefly in both locations before dissipating completely by evening. Light showers are also forecast along the corridor between the Holy Capital and Taif.
Heavy Rainfall in Jazan and Al Baha
By Wednesday afternoon, heavy rainfall is forecast across much of southern Jazan before gradually shifting towards western Asir and southern Al Baha. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to persist in parts of southern Jazan.
End of Week Outlook
Friday afternoon is expected to bring scattered light rain across parts of Jazan and southern Asir. The rainfall will gradually expand along the Jazan–Asir border, extending across western Asir. By evening, rainfall is expected to weaken across all affected regions before clearing completely later in the night.
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