Urgent 24: Thunderstorms and active winds continue in Saudi Arabia today, Thursday

Thursday 29/January/2026 – 07:14 AM

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Weather fluctuations continue in Saudi Arabia today, Thursday, January 29, 2026 AD, as the opportunity is still ripe for thundery rain, accompanied by hail showers and active winds that limit horizontal visibility. It is distinguished Weather in Saudi Arabia Today, there are sharp fluctuations in a number of vital areas, which requires citizens and residents to exercise the utmost caution and be well prepared. The General Authority of Meteorology advises you to monitor the weather in Saudi Arabia today and comply with all instructions and warnings issued by the concerned authorities.

Weather in Saudi Arabia today

The chance of thunderstorms accompanied by hail showers is concentrated in parts of the Al-Sharqiyah, Riyadh, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Al-Baha, Asir and Jazan regions, with active winds expected to limit horizontal visibility in these regions. Active winds stirring dust and dust continue to affect parts of Al-Jawf and the northern border regions, which may affect traffic and outdoor activities. It is not excluded that fog will form during the night and early morning hours in parts of these areas, which requires additional caution from drivers. The weather in Saudi Arabia today is considered one of the most volatile days this week.

The General Authority of Meteorology warns of expected strong winds that may reach high speeds in areas exposed to thunderstorms, especially in exposed and elevated areas. Expected rain may be heavy at times, accompanied by cold showers in the southern and southwestern regions. Temperatures are also expected to drop as unstable weather conditions continue. Meteorologists stress the necessity of immediate preparation and careful dealing with the weather in Saudi Arabia today and its various effects.

The responsible authorities call on all vital sectors to activate their precautionary and preventive plans, with the need for rescue and emergency teams to be prepared to deal with any emergency situations that may result from weather conditions. Owners of projects and outdoor activities are advised to postpone their work or take necessary precautions. The Authority also urges citizens not to leave their homes except in absolutely necessary cases, while being careful to follow the latest weather updates in Saudi Arabia today.

Weather conditions in Mecca

Meteorology in Mecca expects high temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius and lows around 22 degrees, with partial cloud coverage and dusty plankton in the atmosphere. Air humidity will moderate around 80 percent, providing relatively reasonable comfort for residents and visitors. Some partial clouds are expected to appear without direct rain expected over the Holy City, but the highlands surrounding the city may witness some light rain. The responsible authorities advise visitors and pilgrims to wear appropriate clothing and take care of their health during this period.

Sea state in Saudi Arabia

The Red Sea witnesses a variety of wind movements depending on the geographical parts, with northwesterly to northerly winds prevailing over the northern and central parts at a speed of 15-30 km/hour. On the southern part, southeasterly to easterly winds blow at a speed of 12-32 km/h, reaching 50 km/h, with thunderclouds forming. Wave height ranges from half a meter to one and a half metres, reaching two and a half metres, with thunderclouds forming over the southern part. The sea condition is light to moderate, reaching a wavy state with thunderclouds forming over the southern part.

The Arabian Gulf is witnessing a volatile sea condition, especially in the northern part, where southeasterly to southerly winds prevail at a speed of 15-35 km/h, reaching 50 km/h, with rainy thunderclouds forming in the northern part. These winds turn into northwesterly winds at night. In the central and southern part, southeasterly to southerly winds blow at a speed of 12-28 km/h. The wave height in the northern part reaches more than two meters with the formation of rainy thunderclouds, while it ranges between half a meter to a meter in the central and southern part. The sea condition in the northern part is light to medium waves reaching a wavy state with thunderclouds, and light waves in the central and southern parts.

Temperature table in Saudi Arabia