Saudi weather centre warns of thunderstorms and possible flash flooding

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah on Sunday. It warns of possible flash flooding, hail and strong winds. A separate alert from the centre lists heavy rain for parts of Asir from 10:00 to 20:00 Saudi time.

By Editorial Team · Published 15 Nov 2026 04:20 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026 04:20 UTC

Source published: 15 Nov 2026 04:02 UTC

Urgency: Watch · Evidence: Primary source

What the sources establish

The National Center for Meteorology issued the forecast and the Asir alert. Both are from the same authority and describe expected conditions. They do not establish that flooding or damage has occurred. The timestamp is the daily bulletin’s publication minute, converted from Saudi time.

Evidence last checked: 15 Nov 2026 04:20 UTC.

Sources

Saudi National Center for Meteorology Government / public institution
official Sunday forecast for the kingdom
Saudi National Center for Meteorology Government / public institution
official heavy-rain alert specifying the Asir warning period

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