Heatwave Eases Slightly Midweek, Returns Friday

Temperatures are expected to see a slight decrease on Wednesday, though they will remain around 3 degrees Celsius above the annual average. Hot summer conditions will persist through the afternoon, particularly in plains and coastal areas, while mountainous regions will experience warm weather. Evenings will bring pleasant conditions to higher elevations and milder temperatures to coastal and lowland areas. Winds will be light to moderate from the west or northwest, with calm seas.

Thursday will bring another slight drop in temperatures, bringing them closer to the annual average. The weather will be clear and warm during the day, especially in the afternoon. Evening and nighttime temperatures will fall, leading to pleasant and refreshing conditions, particularly in the mountains. Winds will be light to moderate from the west or northwest, occasionally picking up, and seas will be slightly to moderately choppy.

Friday is forecast to be hot in mountainous areas and very hot elsewhere, with high humidity across most regions. The Jordan Valley is expected to be extremely hot. Temperatures will remain about 2 degrees Celsius above the annual average, with no significant change. Evenings will become noticeably refreshing, especially in the mountains. Winds will be light to moderate from the west or northwest, sometimes active, and seas will be light to moderately rough.

The Meteorological Department has issued warnings to the public against prolonged direct sun exposure, especially between 11 AM and 4 PM. They also cautioned against the risk of starting fires in dry grassy areas and warned against leaving children or the elderly inside closed vehicles due to the danger posed by high temperatures.