RAMALLAH, Tuesday, February 08, 2022 (WAFA) – Palestine’s weather today is mild and relatively warm with a rise in temperature which becomes above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are southwesterly, light to moderate, while sea waves are low.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C, while in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 15°C and a low of 8°C are expected. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 24°C and a low of 14°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

A low pressure is expected to affect the country on Wednesday, thus partially cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected to prevail. Temperature is expected to significantly drop, becoming 3°C lower than its annual average. Scattered rain showers, along with thunderstorms and hail, are expected on several areas, especially the northern.

The low pressure is expected to continue to affect the country on Thursday.

Friday's weather is expected to be partially cloudy to cloudy and very cold to cold with a signficiant rise in temperature, which yet remains 3°C lower than its annual average. A chance of rain is expected over some areas.

The PMD warned people against low visibility and slippery roads, formation of floods in low areas and strong winds.

K.T.