Urgent | Red alert in the Makkah region and widespread warnings affecting areas in Saudi Arabia

The National Center for Meteorology raised the level of weather warnings for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with a red alert issued in the Makkah region, along with orange and yellow alerts covering large areas of the Kingdom, amid expectations of sandstorms, dust storms, and active winds, in addition to rain of varying intensity in some southern regions.

Key developments in the weather situation

• Red alert in Mecca due to sandstorms and blowing dust.
• Moderate rain in parts of Jazan and Asir.
• Active winds and dust storms are affecting several regions in the Kingdom.

Red alert (most dangerous)

Makkah Region

• Weather phenomenon: Dust storms and sandstorms leading to a lack of horizontal visibility.
• Areas of impact: Al-Shuaiba, Al-Laith.

Orange alert (moderate impact)

Makkah Region

• Weather phenomenon: Dust storm.
• Areas of influence: Bani Yazid, Dhalam, Yalamlam, Al Qunfudhah, Al Mudhaleef, Al Ardiyat, Yanbu.

Eastern Province

• Weather phenomenon: Dust storm.
• Areas of impact: Al-Khafji, Al-Nairiyah, Qaryat Al-Ulya, Hafr Al-Batin.

Northern Border Region

• Weather phenomenon: Dust storm.
• Areas of impact: Al-Uwaiqilah, Rafha, Arar.

Jazan region

• Weather phenomenon: Moderate rainfall.
• Areas of impact: Al-Harth, Al-Dayer, Al-Raith, Al-Ardah, Al-Aydabi, Fifa, Haroub.

Al-Baha region

• Weather phenomenon: Dust storm.
• Areas of influence: Al-Hujrah, Al-Makhwah, Far'ah Ghamid Al-Zanad, Qalwah.

Asir region

• Weather phenomenon: Moderate rainfall.
• Areas of impact: Al Majardah, Bariq, Rijal Alma, Hail, Al Namas, Balqarn, Tanomah.

Yellow alert (weak effect)

Makkah Region

• Weather phenomenon: Active winds or raised dust.
• Areas of impact: Holy Capital, Jeddah, Al-Jumum, Khulais, Bahra, Rabigh, Al-Rais.

Madinah region

• Weather phenomenon: Active winds.
• Areas of impact: Al-Rais, Yanbu, Badr, Wadi Al-Fara, Al-Ais.

Eastern Province

• Weather phenomenon: Dust storm.
• Areas of impact: Al-Ahsa, Al-Udayd, Abqaiq, Al-Khobar, Dammam, Jubail, Dhahran, Qatif, Ras Tanura.

Jazan region

• Weather phenomenon: Light rain.
• Areas of impact: Abu Arish, Ahad Al Masarihah, Al Tuwal, Al Fatihah, Samtah, Sabya, Damad.

Asir region

• Weather phenomenon: Light rain.
• Areas of impact: Abha, Ahad Rafidah, Khamis Mushait, Al-Harjah, Al-Farsha, Al-Rabou’ah, Sarat Abidah, Dhahran Al-Janoub.

Tabuk region

• Weather phenomenon: Active winds.
• Areas of impact: Al Wajh, Umluj, Al Bada, Haql, Duba, Neom Sharma.

Important Notice

The National Center of Meteorology emphasizes the importance of exercising caution, especially while driving in areas affected by dust or rain, while following weather updates regularly and adhering to the instructions of the competent authorities.