Ramallah: The Palestinian Meteorological Department has predicted that hot weather conditions will persist across the region, with mountainous areas experiencing hot weather and extremely hot conditions expected in other areas. High humidity is expected to be prevalent in most regions.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, temperatures are anticipated to rise slightly above their annual average, with northwesterly winds blowing at light to moderate speeds. Sea waves are expected to remain light. During evening and overnight hours, the weather in mountainous areas will be mild, while other regions will remain warm. Winds will continue to be northwesterly, occasionally becoming active, and sea waves will vary from light to moderate.
The forecast for Thursday predicts a continuation of hot weather in mountainous areas and extremely hot conditions elsewhere, with temperatures rising to approximately 3°C above the annual average. Similar wind patterns and sea wave conditions are expected to persist.
By Friday, the hot weather trend is expected to continue with a slight increase in temperatures, projected to reach about 4°C above the annual average. Winds will shift slightly to a westerly to northwesterly direction, while sea conditions will remain light to moderate.
On Saturday, a slight drop in temperature is expected, yet conditions will remain around 3°C above the annual average. Winds will be westerly to northwesterly at light to moderate speeds, and sea waves will continue to be light to moderate.
The Meteorological Department has issued warnings to residents of Jericho and the Jordan Valley, advising against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially during peak hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is also a cautionary note regarding the potential risk of fires in areas with abundant dry grass, as well as warnings against leaving children or elderly people inside closed vehicles.