The heat stress hitting the region is set to persist today as dry and hot conditions prevail in most districts and very hot conditions in the Jordan Valley in daytime with steady temperature, which remains 5°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).
Weather tonight is moderate in the mountains and relatively hot to hot in other districts. Light to moderate westerly to northwesterly wind blows, with occasional gusts in the night. Sea waves are low.
Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 42°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.
The same weather conditions are expected on Saturday.
Sunday’s temperature is set to drop and approach 2°C above the seasonal average, paving the way for a relief in the heat stress.
Monday’s temperature is set to remain steady with partly cloudy to clear and relatively hot to hot conditions in most districts and very hot conditions in the Jordan Valley n daytime. Moderate to relatively hot conditions are expected in nighttime.
PMD warns people against being exposed to the sun for long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire in dry grassy areas.
Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency