Weather today is clear, dry and hot in daytime and warm in the night with a rise of temperature, which approaches 2°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Light to moderate northwesterly wind blows. Sea waves are low to medium.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 29°C and a low of 19°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 37°C and a low of 24°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Saturday’s temperature is set to slightly rise by 1°C as the hot and dry conditions continue to prevail in daytime and warm conditions in nighttime.

The same weather conditions are expected for Sunday.

Monday’s temperature is set to drop and become seasonal, paving the way to partly cloudy to clear and relatively hot to hot conditions in daytime and slightly to relatively cold conditions in the night, particularly in the mountains.

PMD warns people against direct exposure to the sun for long period, particularly from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA)