WASM – A noticeable rise in temperatures is expected toward the end of the week and early next week across the Levant and northwestern Saudi Arabia (the detailed forecast for each country is included in the report), with flash‑flood risks in some areas.
Temperatures will rise from Thursday through early next week, while thunderclouds begin forming over southern and eastern Jordan, southeastern Syria, and northwestern Saudi Arabia on Thursday and Friday. These storms will then extend into various parts of the Levant from Saturday through Monday, with flash‑flood risks especially in southern and eastern Jordan and northwestern Saudi Arabia.
The WASM Regional Weather Center is monitoring a significant regional rainstorm expected to begin during the last third of the current month, with details to be issued progressively.
The detailed seasonal weather bulletin for the Arab region for 2026–2027 has been released.
Weather Details for Each Region and Country
Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Gulf, and the Arabian Peninsula
Weather conditions will be unstable in northwestern Saudi Arabia, especially in Al‑Jawf, Tabuk, Qurayyat, northern Hail, and parts of the Northern Borders region. Instability intensifies toward the end of the week, leading to periods of thunderstorms and occasional strong winds. Thunderstorms will also continue over parts of the highlands of Asir, Makkah, Taif, Al‑Baha, and western Madinah.
Rainfall may become locally heavy in parts of Al‑Jawf, eastern Tabuk, western Northern Borders, and Qurayyat, with flash‑flood risks on Saturday and Sunday. Further details will be issued soon.
Rain events are expected to become more widespread, stronger, and heavier next week over northwestern Saudi Arabia, then expand to broader areas after mid‑month, reaching parts of Kuwait, northern Al‑Qassim, and northeastern Saudi Arabia.
Temperatures continue to cool across the region, becoming chilly late at night in northern areas. Humidity remains high along the coasts of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, with cloud cover and dust‑raising winds in exposed areas of Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
The Levant
Temperatures will rise noticeably toward the end of the week as the Red Sea Trough extends into the region, causing clear weather fluctuations followed by heavy rain events next week in various areas—especially eastern and southern Jordan and eastern Syria—bringing heavy showers, flash‑flood risks, and strong winds.
A significant drop in temperatures is expected later next week as widespread rainfall develops. A major regional rainstorm is being monitored for the last third of the month.
Jordan
Temperatures rise clearly toward the end of the week, approaching near‑summer levels. The weather becomes warm during the day and remains cool at night and early morning.
Thunderstorms will develop over southern and eastern Jordan, extending into various regions early next week. Initial indicators suggest heavy rainfall in southern and eastern Jordan early next week, with flash‑flood risks. Details will be issued progressively.
A major regional rainstorm is being monitored for the last third of the month.
Syria
Temperatures rise toward the end of the week with unstable weather, especially in eastern Syria and parts of northwestern Syria, bringing locally heavy thunderstorms.
Weather instability intensifies early next week, especially over eastern and northeastern Syria, then expands into various regions through mid and late next week.
Palestine
Temperatures rise toward the end of the week, bringing warm autumn weather during the day and mild conditions at night and early morning, becoming cool in the mountains. Weather instability returns Saturday and Sunday with showers, followed by a noticeable drop in temperatures mid and late next week with widespread rainfall.
Lebanon
Temperatures rise toward the end of the week, with scattered showers expected in various areas. Weather instability intensifies next week, becoming gradually heavier around mid‑month.
Iraq
Temperatures continue to cool with ongoing weather instability and periods of thunderstorms in some areas, alongside mild nighttime conditions. Instability increases next week with thunderstorms in various regions, especially northern and western Iraq. Rain events intensify around mid‑month and beyond, becoming heavy.
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