JEDDAH — Rain with thunderstorms is expected to continue in the Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah regions over the next few days, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).
This report is based on NCM’s output from the Saudi numerical model and animated maps showing rainfall activity published by NCM.
After heavy rains in the south-west of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, heavy rain is expected to return along the south-west on Monday afternoon, affecting the borders of Jizan and Asir.
Most areas west of Asir will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms in areas around Abha, and some rain south of Al-Baha and Mecca.
The rain will start to ease and stop by the evening.
Rain will return Tuesday afternoon, affecting the same areas as Monday. More heavy rains will occur in most areas, but this time the rains are expected to weaken in areas around Abha.
NCM’s animated map shows some of the areas that will be affected in the coming days.
Rain will begin to ease by late afternoon and continue into the next day.
By Wednesday afternoon, light rain will occur in the northwest of Abha and Asir. After some time, the rain will spread across Asir, with heavier rainfall in the northwest of the region.
By evening, Asir’s rains will intensify slightly and be concentrated around Abha and its southern surroundings. Light rain will also occur in Al-Baha and southern Mecca.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to end by late evening in all affected areas.
Light rain will continue for some time in the southern Asir region late Thursday afternoon. The rain will not start again until Friday afternoon, but there will be scattered light rain along the southwest from Jizan to Mecca on Friday afternoon.
The rain will ease and stop by the evening.
On Saturday afternoon, slightly heavier rainfall than the previous day will affect the same areas and areas. By the evening of the previous day, it begins to weaken and disappear completely.
