The National Center for Meteorology: Heavy thunderstorms and dust expected in Riyadh and several other regions

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its weather forecast, indicating that several regions of the Kingdom will be affected by a state of weather fluctuations on Saturday, April 11, 2026, accompanied by thunderstorms of varying intensity that may be heavy at times, in addition to active winds that stir up dust and sand, leading to a decrease in horizontal visibility in some areas.

According to forecasts, the chances of thunderstorms include the Riyadh region, along with parts of Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, the Eastern Province, Asir, Jazan and Najran, with the possibility that the thunderstorms will be accompanied by a clear downdraft activity and dust storms, especially in open and desert areas.

Estimates also indicate high chances of rainfall in some areas, with the probability of rainfall reaching about 65% in Mecca and 60% in Medina and Riyadh, while other areas will record varying rates of rainfall during the daytime.

The center called for caution during thunderstorms and wind activity, especially on highways, due to the possibility of flash floods and reduced horizontal visibility due to dust.

And God knows best.