Heatwave Eases as Temperatures Drop, Weather Service Warns of Sun and Fires
Temperatures across the country are expected to rise slightly on Wednesday, reaching about 4 degrees Celsius above average for this time of year, with hot summer conditions varying by region. This heatwave is forecast to gradually subside starting Friday.
According to meteorologists, Wednesday will see hot summer weather in mountainous and elevated areas, with higher temperatures in plains and coastal regions, and extreme heat in the Jordan Valley. Evenings and nights will be cooler and refreshing in mountainous areas, while remaining less so in plains and coastal zones. Winds will be light to moderate from the west or northwest, with light to moderate sea waves.
Thursday will continue to be very hot, with temperatures remaining about 4 degrees above the annual average. Humidity will increase noticeably, especially in plains and coastal areas. Mountainous regions will experience hot weather, while plains, coastal areas, and the Jordan Valley will be very hot to extremely hot. Nights will be relatively cooler, with refreshing conditions in the mountains.
On Friday, a slight decrease in temperatures is anticipated, bringing conditions back to normal summer levels. The weather will be relatively hot to hot during the afternoons, with temperatures returning to their seasonal averages. Evenings and nights will become refreshing, particularly in mountainous areas. Winds will be light to moderate from the west or northwest, occasionally picking up, with light to moderate sea waves.
Saturday is expected to see a slight temperature increase, with summer weather remaining normal, relatively hot to hot during the afternoons, and temperatures around their annual averages. Evenings and nights will be refreshing, especially in mountainous regions.
In light of these conditions, the Meteorological Department has reissued warnings against prolonged direct sun exposure, particularly between 11 AM and 4 PM. They also cautioned against starting fires in areas with dry vegetation and stressed the importance of not leaving children or the elderly in closed vehicles due to the life-threatening risks of high interior temperatures.
