RAMALLAH,
Friday, August 27, 2021 (WAFA) – Weather today is hot in most districts and
very hot in the Jordan Valley in daytime with steady temperature, which remains
5°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological
Department (PMD).
Moderate
conditions in the mountains and relatively hot conditions in other districts
are expected in the night and morning hours. Light to moderate northwesterly
wind blows. Sea waves are low.
Temperature
in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 34°C
and a low of 22°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C.
In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to
reach a high of 43°C and a low of 28°C while it is expected to reach a high of
33°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.
Saturday’s
temperature is expected to drop to 3°C above the seasonal average, causing a
relief in the heat stress.
An
additional slight drop is expected in temperature on Sunday, causing a further
slight relief in the heat stress.
The
same weather conditions are expected for Monday.
The
PMD warns people against being exposed to the sun for long period, particularly
from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to areas with dry grass.
K.F.
