21
Aug 2026
4:38 UTC
Saudi Arabia Tactical: Authorities forecast thunderstorms, flashfloods across Kingdom on August 21; take necessary precautions
Current Situation:
- Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms and potential flash flooding across several areas of the Kingdom, including Riyadh, on August 21.
- The NCM forecast light to moderate thunderstorms in Riyadh.
- Authorities also forecast thunderstorms, flash floods, and hailstorms in Jazan, Asir, al-Baha, Makkah, Medina, and Najran on August 21.
- The NCM further stated that heavy thunderstorms are expected to persist across several regions of the Kingdom until August 25.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Saudi Arabia on August 21 and over the coming days are advised to take necessary precautions due to the forecasted inclement weather conditions.
- Allot for disruptions to vehicular traffic and remain cognizant of further updates by authorities.
- In case of flood warnings, immediately evacuate to higher ground. Once the higher ground has been reached, do not attempt to evacuate the wider region alone, and seek professional help with evacuations.
- Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Saudi Arabia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast thunderstorms and potential flash flooding across several areas of the Kingdom, including Riyadh, on August 21.
- The NCM forecast light to moderate thunderstorms in Riyadh.
- Authorities also forecast thunderstorms, flash floods, and hailstorms in Jazan, Asir, al-Baha, Makkah, Medina, and Najran on August 21.
- The NCM further stated that heavy thunderstorms are expected to persist across several regions of the Kingdom until August 25.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Saudi Arabia on August 21 and over the coming days are advised to take necessary precautions due to the forecasted inclement weather conditions.
- Allot for disruptions to vehicular traffic and remain cognizant of further updates by authorities.
- In case of flood warnings, immediately evacuate to higher ground. Once the higher ground has been reached, do not attempt to evacuate the wider region alone, and seek professional help with evacuations.
- Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Saudi Arabia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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