Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Civil Defense General Directorate has called on everyone to beware of weather fluctuations and stay careful in most regions of Saudi Arabia from Friday until Monday.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), several regions in the Kingdom will witness thunderstorms and dust storms for four days starting Friday, the Civil Defense has stated.

Makkah region, Taif, Riyadh region including the capital city, Asir, Al-Baha, Jazan, Najran, Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Al-Qasim, Al-Sharqiyah and the Northern Borders will witness moderate to heavy rain with active downward wind.

While parts of Makkah region including Jeddah and Rabigh will receive moderate rain with active downward wind, causing dust storm.

Part of Madinah and Tabuk regions will be witnessing light to moderate rain accompanied with active downward wind that may kick up dust.