Red Weather Alerts Hit Mecca Region as Temperatures Touch 47°C
The National Centre for Meteorology issued red weather alerts for heavy rain, flash floods, and hail across western Saudi Arabia on August 27, 2026. Residents and motorists across Mecca, Medina, Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha face severe thunderstorms and dust-laden winds alongside summer heat reaching up to 47°C.
Mecca and Medina Face Downpours Alongside 47°C Extreme Heat
Red weather alerts cover Taif, Al Kamil, and Adham in the Mecca region, where downpours risk triggering localized flash flooding and severe dust storms. Orange weather warnings cover Al Ais, Al Mahd, and Badr in the Medina region for moderate rainfall, while yellow alerts for light rain and blowing dust extend to coastal and inland areas including Jeddah, Rabigh, and Al Khurmah.
The National Centre for Meteorology warned that thunderclouds carrying active winds could also form over parts of the Northern Borders, Jazan, the southern Eastern Province, and the Riyadh region. Coastal zones in eastern Saudi Arabia face reduced visibility overnight and during early morning hours due to fog. Despite the widespread storm activity, high temperatures persist nationwide, with Medina forecast to record 47°C, Dammam reaching 46°C, and both Riyadh and Buraidah touching 45°C.
The unstable atmospheric conditions form part of a broader storm system expected to bring heavy downpours to southwest Saudi Arabia through Saturday.
