Saudi Arabia/Update 5:40 PM: Widespread activity of thunderclouds in several parts of the western and central regions, accompanied by rain of varying intensity and hail.

From the Arabia Weather Center - The latest satellite images indicate a widespread proliferation of cumulus clouds over many parts of the west and center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the west and south of Riyadh and many of the southwestern and eastern highlands, extending to some of the highlands of Medina and south of Tabuk.

These clouds are accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by the occurrence of thunderstorms and sometimes heavy hail, which leads to flowing valleys and reefs.