RAMALLAH, Wednesday, August 05, 2020 (WAFA) – Weather today is partly cloudy to clear and mild in mountainous districts and relatively hot to hot in other districts in daytime with a drop in temperature which becomes seasonal, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Weather tonight is partly cloudy to clear and mild in mountainous districts and relatively hot in other districts. Light to moderate westerly to northwesterly wind blows with occasional gusts. Sea waves are low.

Temperature in 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 38°C and a low of 25°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Thursday’s temperature is set to slightly rise with relatively hot conditions in mountainous districts and hot to very hot conditions in other districts in daytime. Mild conditions are expected in mountainous districts and warm conditions in other districts in nighttime.

Friday’s temperature is set to significantly rise and approach 3°C above the seasonal average, paving the way to hot conditions in mountainous districts and very hot conditions in other districts. Mild to warm conditions are expected in nighttime.

Temperature is set to drop and become unseasonably low on Saturday, causing a relief in the heat stress.

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

K.F.