RAMALLAH, Thursday, July 02, 2020 (WAFA) – Weather today is clear and hot to very hot in daytime and partially cloudy and mild in nighttime with a rise in temperature which approaches 4°C above the seasonal average, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

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

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 41°C and a low of 28°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Friday’s temperature is set to further rise and approach 6°C above the seasonal average, paving the way to dry and very hot conditions in daytime and relatively hot conditions in nighttime.

Saturday’s temperature is set to significantly drop and approach 3°C above the seasonal average, particularly in the mountains, causing a relief in the heat stress.

Sunday’s temperature is set to remain steady with generally clear and relatively hot to hot conditions in daytime and mild conditions in nighttime.

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

K.F.