Amman, Oct. 11 (Petra) — Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are
forecast to intensify across eastern, central and southern Jordan on
Sunday afternoon, prompting warnings of flash floods in valleys and
low-lying areas, particularly in the south and east, including Aqaba.

The Jordan Meteorological Department said unstable weather conditions
will continue throughout the day, with scattered showers affecting
southern and eastern regions, including Aqaba, accompanied by
occasional thunder and lightning.

Rainfall is expected to intensify during the afternoon, bringing
brief but potentially heavy downpours to parts of the east, centre
and south. Thunderstorms may also produce hail, increasing the risk
of flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas.

Isolated showers are possible in northern regions, while
southeasterly winds will strengthen at intervals, with occasional
strong gusts stirring dust across the Badia and reducing visibility.

The department warned against approaching flood-prone valleys and
areas where rainwater accumulates, particularly in eastern and
southern Jordan, including Aqaba.

Additional warnings were issued for thunderstorms, hail and reduced
visibility caused by dust, especially along desert roads. Fog could
also develop over high mountain areas at night, while wet roads may
become slippery.

Sunday’s temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius in
East Amman and across the plains and 29 C in West Amman. Highs will
reach 27 C in the northern highlands, 26 C in the Sharah highlands
and 33 C in the Badia.

Temperatures will climb to 37 C in the northern Jordan Valley, 36 C
in the southern Jordan Valley, 34 C at the Dead Sea and 32 C in
Aqaba.

Unsettled conditions will persist on Monday, with scattered showers
forecast across parts of eastern and southeastern Jordan. Some
rainfall could be heavy and accompanied by thunder, lightning and
hail.

Winds will remain southeasterly and occasionally active before
shifting northwesterly during the evening.

The weather is expected to stabilise on Tuesday and Wednesday,
bringing moderate autumn conditions across most regions, with clouds
at varying altitudes and moderate northwesterly winds.

//Petra// RZ