RAMALLAH, July 30, 2015 (WAFA) – Weather on Thursday is relatively sunny and hot as temperatures continue to rise, approaching about 4-5 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.

Winds are northwesterly to northeasterly and light to moderate. Sea waves are low.

Temperatures are expected to remain steady on Friday, remaining at 4-5 degrees Celsius above seasonal average.

Temperatures are expected to significantly rise further on Saturday through Sunday, approaching 8-9 degrees Celsius above annual average.

However on Monday, temperatures are expected to drop, but remain above the annual average by 6-7 degrees Celsius.

The weather department warned against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially in the peak day hours between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Following is a table on temperatures anticipated on Thursday across the West Bank and Gaza.

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