Ramallah: The Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted a significant increase in temperatures across the country, starting from Wednesday. The weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy to clear, with relatively hot temperatures in the mountainous regions and hotter conditions prevailing in the rest of the country. A further rise in temperatures is anticipated, accompanied by northwesterly winds of light to moderate speed, and the sea is expected to have light to moderate waves.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, the evening and night hours will bring partly cloudy skies and relatively cold weather in the mountainous regions, while the rest of the country will experience pleasant conditions. Winds will vary between northwesterly to northeasterly at light to moderate speeds, and the sea will maintain light to moderate waves.
On Thursday, the country will experience the effects of a hot and dry air mass, resulting in hot and dry conditions in most areas. Temp
erature levels are projected to rise further, exceeding the annual average by approximately 5 degrees Celsius. The winds will continue to be northwesterly to northeasterly, maintaining light to moderate speeds, with occasional active gusts.
By Friday, the weather is expected to escalate to hot to very hot and dry conditions in most areas. Temperatures will increase further, reaching about 7°C above the yearly average. The wind pattern will remain similar, with speeds ranging from light to moderate and occasional active gusts.
The hot and dry conditions will persist into Saturday, with temperatures remaining approximately 7°C above their annual average. The wind conditions will continue to be northwesterly to northeasterly, light to moderate, with possible active gusts.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning to citizens regarding the anticipated heat wave starting Thursday. They advise against direct sun exposure for extended periods, especially during peak hours, and caution against lighting fi
res in areas with abundant dry grass.
