JEDDAH — Thundery rain showers are forecast to persist over the coming days in Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, and Makkah regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). This report is based on the NCM’s outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model and an animated map released by the NCM showing rainfall activity. After Sunday’s heavy showers in the south west of the Kingdom, Monday afternoon will see heavy rainfall along the south west again, affecting the border between Jazan and Asir. Most of west of Asir will see heavier rain and thunderstorms in Abha’s surrounding area, and spilling slightly into Al-Baha and south of Makkah. Rain will begin to lighten and eventually disappear by evening. On Tuesday afternoon, the rain will return, affecting the same areas as on Monday. Although most areas will experience heavier rain, this time the area surrounding Abha is forecast to receive lighter showers. **media[2736349]** The rain will begin to lighten and disappear by late afternoon, continuing into the next day. By Wednesday afternoon, lighter showers will be experienced in Abha and the northwestern parts of Asir. A little while later, the rain will spread across Asir with heavier rainfall in the north-west area of the region. By evening, the rain in Asir will intensify slightly and concentrate around Abha and south of it. There will also be light showers in Al-Baha and south of Makkah. All affected areas will cease to experience rain or thunderstorms later in the evening. Thursday late in the afternoon will see light showers in the southern Asir region for a short while, with no rain recurring until Friday afternoon, when light rain will be scattered along the southwest from Jazan all the way to Makkah. The rain will lighten and eventually disappear by the evening. On Saturday afternoon, slightly heavier rain than the previous day will affect the same areas and regions. It will begin to weaken by the evening before, completely disappearing.