PME spokesman Hussain Al-Qahtani told Arab News that thunderous rains are expected Tuesday in most of the northern parts of the Kingdom, parts of the Madinah region and Qassim in addition to parts of the Eastern Province.

He expected clouds to appear in many places in the central and western parts of the Kingdom.

“We expect rains in the western region over the coming two days. There will be medium to heavy rains in Rabigh and Riyadh on Tuesday as well as storms,” Al-Qahtani said, warning people in these areas to be vigilant.

According to him, temperatures will rise in the western and northern areas, causing surface winds that may lead to dust and sandstorms in addition to mist in the morning.