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The National Center for Meteorology published its daily weather report on August 17, 2026, detailing expected conditions across the kingdom. Thunderstorms accompanied by showers of hail and active winds continue to be expected over parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha regions, the center stated. The assessment further noted that thunderstorms continue to fall in some regions of the Kingdom according to the same report.
According to the National Center for Meteorology, maximum temperatures remain high over parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions where some locations reached 48 degrees Celsius. The center’s data shows these elevated readings coinciding with the convective activity in the southwest. Such patterns have featured in recent NCM updates for mid-August.
The National Center for Meteorology reported that active winds causing dust and sandstorms will affect parts of Najran, Madinah and Makkah regions. These winds are forecast to reduce horizontal visibility to almost none on the southern coastal parts of the Makkah region. In its announcement the authority highlighted the broad reach of the dust impacts from the prevailing conditions.
NCM data places the current weather as part of a sequence of disturbances tracked through its monitoring network. The center’s 10-day forecast indicates the potential for similar patterns to linger in coming days. Regular updates draw on satellite imagery and surface observations maintained by the authority.
The National Center for Meteorology stated verbatim that “God willing, thunderstorms accompanied by showers of hail and active winds continue to be expected over parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha regions.” This phrasing appears in the published report alongside details on the high temperatures and wind effects. The center issues such assessments daily to inform residents and sectors vulnerable to the shifts in weather.
