Saudi Arabia | Thunderstorms are expected to spread to 11 regions with varying intensity on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Arab Weather App - The latest weather maps indicate an increased chance of renewed cumulonimbus activity across large areas of the Kingdom on Sunday, August 10, 2025. This is due to the deepening of tropical humidity that is feeding the atmosphere in the Arabian Peninsula, which is promoting the formation of thunderstorms and rainfall.

Thunderstorms, rain and hail expected in 11 regions

Despite the wide-ranging scope of the rainy weather, the application focuses on the possibility of cumulus clouds and heavier rainfall in the western and southwestern highlands, particularly the highlands of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Taif, as well as parts of Makkah and Madinah. These areas are expected to experience varying amounts of rainfall, possibly accompanied by hail.

Rain chances include new areas, including Riyadh!

According to the updates, local thunderstorms are likely to occur in scattered parts of Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Tabuk, Al-Jawf, and the Northern Borders. At this time of year, these thunderstorms are accompanied by downdrafts that can cause dust storms and possibly local sandstorms, with a significant impact on horizontal visibility, which can sometimes be felt to the point of zero.

The scientific analysis behind this activity

Arab Weather attributes this activity to the rush of warm, humid air currents in the middle and upper layers of the atmosphere, coming from subtropical regions. This coincides with the influence of thermal depressions on the Earth's surface, creating ideal conditions for the formation and growth of cumulonimbus clouds.