Gaza: The Palestinian Meteorological Department has announced that the weather across the region will be hot in mountainous areas and extremely hot elsewhere, maintaining the current trend of high temperatures.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, temperatures are expected to stay approximately 3°C above the annual average, with westerly to northwesterly winds ranging from light to moderate speeds, occasionally becoming active. Sea waves are anticipated to be light to moderate. Nighttime conditions will bring mild weather to the mountainous areas and warm temperatures to other regions, with northwesterly winds and moderate sea waves.
Looking ahead, Thursday's weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy to clear, with temperatures slightly dropping yet remaining above the annual average. The winds will continue to be westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, occasionally becoming active, with sea waves staying light to moderate.
On Friday, conditions will remain partly cloudy to clear, typical for summer, with temperatures aligning closer to the annual average. Winds are expected to shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, maintaining light to moderate speeds, occasionally becoming active. Sea waves will remain light to moderate.
Saturday's forecast predicts partly cloudy to clear summer conditions, with temperatures remaining steady around their annual average. Winds will vary from southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate, occasionally becoming active, and sea waves will be light to moderate.
The Meteorological Department has issued warnings about the dangers of prolonged direct sunlight exposure, especially during peak hours from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the risk of fires in areas with dry grass, and the hazards of leaving children or elderly individuals in enclosed vehicles. Citizens are advised to stay hydrated by consuming plenty of water and fluids.