Something unexpected is happening in the Tabuk desert… the sand disappears under the hail within minutes!

Written By سنان خلف on 2026/04/09

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

In a rare and unusual weather phenomenon, parts of the Tabuk desert were transformed into a stunning white canvas after a heavy hailstorm, sparking widespread reactions on social media platforms.

Details of the phenomenon:

Videos circulating online documented the moment hail fell on the sand dunes in the Tabuk desert, where the hailstones covered large areas of sand, making the region appear as if it had entered a dazzling winter scene despite its hot desert nature.

This phenomenon usually occurs when the region is affected by strong atmospheric instability, leading to the formation of thunderclouds capable of producing hail.

A simplified scientific explanation:

Hailstones form within powerful thunderclouds when water droplets rise to very cold layers within the cloud, freeze, and later fall to the ground, which happens rarely in desert environments.

This scene remains one of the most prominent rare weather phenomena that documents nature’s ability to create stunning contrasts between the scorching desert and falling hailstones.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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