RAMALLAH, Thursday, March 19, 2020 (WAFA) – Weather today is partially cloudy to cloudy and cold to very cold with a slight rise in temperature, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

A chance of scattered rain is expected on several districts, particularly in the north and central districts. Active southwesterly to westerly wind is expected in daytime and becomes light to moderate in nighttime. Sea waves are high in daytime and low in nighttime.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 11°C and a low of 5°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 10°C and a low of 4°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Partially cloudy to cloudy and very cold conditions are expected to continue for Friday as a new cold front is expected to hit the region. Temperature drops and approaches 8°C lower than its seasonal average. Scattered rain, thunderstorms and occasional hail are expected on several districts, especially in nighttime.

Same weather conditions are expected for Saturday, but a significant rise in temperature is expected for Sunday even though very cold conditions will continue.

PMD warns people against gusty winds which could reach 70 km/h, floods in low areas, low horizontal visibility and slippery roads.

K.T./M.K.