RAMALLAH, Friday, September 18, 2020 (WAFA) – Weather today is dry and hot in mountainous districts and very hot in other districts in daytime with steady temperature which remains 5°C above the seasonal average, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

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

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 41°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

No significant change is expected in the weather on Saturday.

Sunday’s temperature is set to slightly drop, with hot to very hot conditions in daytime and mild to relatively hot conditions in nighttime.

Monday’s temperature is set to plummet and become seasonal, causing a relief in the heavy heat stress.

PMD warns people against being directly exposed to the sun for long hours, especially from 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

K.F.