10
Dec 2025
6:26 UTC
Saudi Arabia Tactical: Inclement weather, flash flood warnings issued across multiple provinces on December 10; remain cognizant of authorities’ updates
Current Situation:
- The Saudi National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued warnings for medium to heavy thunderstorms across multiple regions on December 10 with the possibility of flash floods and hail showers.
- The warnings cover the following provinces: Riyadh, Mecca, Medina, Qassim, the Eastern Province, and the Northern Borders Province.
- Fog formation is expected in some areas, potentially affecting visibility.
Source: SPA
Recommendations
- Those operating or residing in Saudi Arabia on December 10 are advised to take necessary precautions due to the forecasted inclement weather conditions and remain abreast of authorities’ instructions during this period.
- 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 assistance with evacuations.
- Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
- Take necessary precautions to protect against the reported high levels of pollution, including limiting outside exposure and procuring filtered breathing masks, while remaining cognizant of local updates regarding air quality levels
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Saudi Arabia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- The Saudi National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued warnings for medium to heavy thunderstorms across multiple regions on December 10 with the possibility of flash floods and hail showers.
- The warnings cover the following provinces: Riyadh, Mecca, Medina, Qassim, the Eastern Province, and the Northern Borders Province.
- Fog formation is expected in some areas, potentially affecting visibility.
Source: SPA
Recommendations
- Those operating or residing in Saudi Arabia on December 10 are advised to take necessary precautions due to the forecasted inclement weather conditions and remain abreast of authorities’ instructions during this period.
- 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 assistance with evacuations.
- Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
- Take necessary precautions to protect against the reported high levels of pollution, including limiting outside exposure and procuring filtered breathing masks, while remaining cognizant of local updates regarding air quality levels
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Saudi Arabia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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