Last updated: 8:30 AM Saudi Arabia time
The National Center for Meteorology issued weather warnings on Sunday covering five regions, including Taif, which was placed under a red alert, due to forecasts of thunderstorms and strong winds that could lead to a sharp decrease in visibility and flash floods.
The weather conditions include the regions of Mecca, Medina, Al-Baha, Asir and Jazan, amid warnings of thunderstorms and hail in some areas.
Areas covered by warnings and rain forecasts for Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Warnings for the Makkah region:
- Red: Taif.
- Orange: Adham, Bani Yazid, Maysan
- Yellow: Al-Ardiyat, the Holy Capital Mecca, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum
Alerts for the Medina region:
- Red: No red alerts in the area
- Orange: Al-Hanakiya, Al-Mahd
- Yellow: Valley of the Branch
Warnings for the Al-Baha region:
- Red: No red alerts in the area
- Orange: Al-Baha, Al-Qura, Al-Mandaq, Baljurashi, Bani Hassan.
- Yellow: Al-Hajrah, Al-Khawah, Far'ah Ghamid Al-Zanad, Qalwah.
Asir region alerts:
- Red alert: There are no red alerts in the area.
- Orange alert: Abha, Ahad Rafidah, Khamis Mushait, Al-Harjah, Al-Raboua, Al-Farsha, Sarat Abidah, Dhahran Al-Janoub, Al-Namas, Balqarn, Tanomah.
- Yellow alert: Al Majardah, Bariq, Rijal Alma, Mahayil
Jazan region alerts:
- Red: No red alerts in the area
- Orange: Al-Harth, Al-Raith, Al-Ardah, Al-Aydabi, Fayfa, Haroub.
- Yellow: Abu Arish, Ahad Al Masarihah, Al Tuwal, Al Fatihah, Samtah, Sabya, Damad
The most prominent expected weather phenomena:
- Light to moderate rain, and heavy rain in Taif
- Active to very strong winds
- Reduced horizontal visibility
- lightning
- Hail fell
- Possibility of flash floods and valleys
Important note:
The center called for caution, especially while driving, and urged people to avoid flood channels and areas where water accumulates, while also emphasizing the need to follow updates regularly.
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