Saudi Arabia - Update 4:30 PM | Thunder clouds centered over Taif and the eastern parts of Makkah now

Arab Weather - Sinan Khalaf - The latest satellite images from the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate the development of cumulonimbus clouds in the western regions of the Kingdom, specifically in the skies of Taif and the eastern parts of the Makkah region, in addition to parts of Asir and Al-Baha. Cumulonimbus clouds are accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by hail and activity in surface wind speed.

We are monitoring in Arab Weather the possibility of these clouds moving towards the west, where they are likely to affect the eastern outskirts of the city of Mecca, either in the form of rain showers or descending winds that stir up dust and dirt.

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Forecasts indicate that thunderstorms will continue to affect the same areas mentioned, and will begin to recede during the early night hours, after which the weather will stabilize, and God knows best.