Amman, Aug. 3 (Petra) — Hot weather is expected to persist across
much of the Kingdom through Tuesday before temperatures begin to ease
from Wednesday as the influence of the hot air mass gradually
weakens, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Temperatures on Monday are forecast to remain 3 to 4 degrees Celsius
above the seasonal average for early August, bringing hot conditions
to most regions. Very hot weather is expected in the Badia, the
Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, while moderate northwesterly
winds are forecast to become active during the afternoon.

The Meteorological Department warned of reduced visibility caused by
blowing dust in desert areas and advised the public to avoid
prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak daytime hours. It
also urged against lighting fires in forests and open areas and
cautioned against leaving children or older adults inside parked
vehicles.

Little change is expected on Tuesday, with hot weather continuing
across most parts of the country and very hot conditions persisting
in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba. Moderate
northwesterly winds are forecast to become active at intervals,
particularly in desert regions.

A slight decline in temperatures is forecast on Wednesday as the hot
air mass begins to retreat. Relatively hot conditions are expected
across most regions, while the Badia and low-lying areas, including
the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, will remain hot under
moderate northwesterly winds.

Temperatures are expected to ease further on Thursday, returning to
their seasonal averages for this time of year. Mild summer weather is
forecast across most regions, although hot conditions are expected to
persist in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.

Monday’s temperatures are forecast to reach 37 degrees Celsius in
East Amman and 35 C in West Amman. Highs are expected to reach 32 C
in the northern highlands and 31 C in the Sharah highlands, while the
plains are forecast to record 36 C.

The highest temperatures will be concentrated in Jordan’s desert and
low-elevation regions, with forecasts pointing to 42 C in the Badia
and at the Dead Sea, and 43 C in the northern and southern Jordan
Valley as well as Aqaba.

//Petra// RZ