RAMALLAH, August 5, 2015 (WAFA) – Weather on Wednesday is relatively hot yet remains above the seasonal average by around 5 - 6 degrees Celsius, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.

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

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

Temperatures continue to drop on Thursday, yet remaining about 3 - 4 degrees Celsius higher than the annual average.

However on Friday, temperatures are likely to slightly rise and continue to rise further on Saturday, approaching 6 – 7 degrees Celsius above annual average.

Temperatures, nevertheless, are expected to drop again on Sunday, remaining, yet, over annual average by some 5 – 6 degrees Celsius.

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

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