The heatwave that affected Palestine since last week is expected to continue today with temperature 5°C above the season’s average, but is expected to end tomorrow, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).
Winds are southwesterly to westerly, light to moderate, occasionally active and sea waves are low.
Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 42°C and a low of 27°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.
The heatwave is expected to end tomorrow, Sunday, as temperature drops but remains slightly above the seasonal average.
However, a slight rise in temperature is expected on Monday to become 2°C above the seasonal average.
No change in weather conditions or temperature is expected on Tuesday, said the PMD, which warned 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