Saudi Arabia: Expectations of an increase in the chances of thunderstorms in the governorates of Mecca, including the Holy Capital, again, starting on Wednesday.

Weather of Arabia - It is expected, God willing, that the opportunity will remain possible on Tuesday for some thunderstorms to fall on parts of the eastern highlands of Mecca. The latest forecast maps also indicate that there is an expected intensification of weather disturbances in many governorates of Mecca, including the holy capital, in the first days of February.

Based on the above, it is expected that the chances of cumulus clouds forming will increase during the afternoon and evening of Wednesday 11/1/2023 in several parts of Mecca, including Taif, and it is possible that cumulus clouds will reach the holy sites, especially in the evening period. It is accompanied by moderate rainfall, which may be interspersed with heavy spots in some geographical areas, with the occasional occurrence of thunderstorms and activity in downward currents, leading to the flow of valleys and reefs. It is not unlikely that some rain clouds will extend to parts of the coastal areas of the region, especially at night hours, but they will be weaker.

The chances of thunderstorms will continue this weekend in many governorates of Mecca, and the rainfall will be renewed in Taif and the holy sites, God willing. Some rain clouds will extend to parts of the coastal areas, including the city of Jeddah, on some days.