Gaza: The Palestinian Meteorological Department announced today that the weather across the region will experience a slight drop in temperatures, making them fall below the annual average. The forecast indicates partly cloudy and seasonably warm conditions with moderate to brisk westerly to northwesterly winds, while sea waves are expected to remain moderate. According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, tonight's weather will be pleasant in mountainous areas and warm in other regions. Winds will maintain a northwesterly direction, ranging from light to moderate, with occasional brisk periods. The sea waves are anticipated to stay moderate. Looking ahead to tomorrow, Tuesday, the forecast predicts partly cloudy and seasonably warm weather with a slight rise in temperatures, bringing them back to their annual average. Winds will continue to be westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, with occasional brisk spells, while sea waves will be light to moderate. By Wednesday, the weather is expec ted to become hot in mountainous areas and very hot elsewhere, with temperatures rising slightly to approximately 2°C above the annual average. The wind patterns will remain the same, and sea waves will continue to be light to moderate. On Thursday, temperatures are predicted to rise further, reaching about 4°C above their annual average. The forecast suggests hot conditions in mountainous areas and very hot weather elsewhere. Winds will persist in a westerly to northwesterly direction, light to moderate, with sea waves remaining light to moderate. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for residents of Jericho and the Jordan Valley, advising against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially between peak hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The warnings include caution against lighting fires in dry vegetation areas, leaving children or elderly individuals in closed vehicles, and urging people to stay hydrated by consuming ample water and fluids.