Abu Dhabi:Several regions in Saudi Arabia are expected to experience moderate to heavy rain on Thursday, with potential for flash floods. The National Center for Meteorology has indicated that hail and dust-stirring winds could significantly reduce visibility across parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and Makkah.

According to Saudi Press Agency, light to moderate rain is also anticipated in parts of Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, and the Eastern regions. Additionally, dense fog may form along the eastern coasts of the Kingdom.

Wind patterns over the Red Sea will vary, with northwesterly to southwesterly winds at speeds of 15-30 km/h in the northern part, and 15-60 km/h in the central part. In the southern part, winds will range from southeasterly to southwesterly at similar speeds. Waves are expected to range from half a meter to over two meters, resulting in calm to choppy sea conditions.

In the Arabian Gulf, winds will shift from southwesterly to southeasterly in the northern part and northwesterly to northeasterly in the southern part, with speeds of 10-50 km/h. The sea conditions will be similar, with waves ranging from half a meter to over two meters, creating calm to choppy waters.