Rainfall was recorded across Jeddah governorate and several other regions of Saudi Arabia yesterday.
Moderate to heavy rain was experienced in several parts of the Jeddah governorate and a number of its affiliated centres.
Light to moderate rainfall was recorded across various parts of Medina region, while cloudy skies continue to prevail, with further rainfall expected, the Saudi Gazette reported.
In its weather forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expected moderate to heavy thunderstorms, potentially triggering torrential rains accompanied by hail and active winds stirring up dirt and dust, which could reduce horizontal visibility to near zero in parts of the regions of Mecca, Medina, Hail, Qassim, the Northern Borders, and the northern parts of the Eastern Province, as well as in parts of Jazan, Asir and Al Baha.
Light to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Tabuk and Al Jouf regions, as well as the northern parts of the Riyadh region, while fog formation cannot be ruled out in some areas.
The NCM issued a warning of moderate rainfall in Tabuk and Taima, accompanied by strong winds, near-zero horizontal visibility, hail, flowing torrents, and thunderstorms.
The centre warned of heavy rainfall in the Hail region, accompanied by hail, active winds, and near-zero horizontal visibility.