RAMALLAH, August 4, 2015 (WAFA) – Weather on Wednesday is relatively hot as temperatures are expected to drop further, yet remaining above the seasonal average by around 3 - 4 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.

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.

Temperatures drop further on Monday, but remain above annual average by 3 – 4 degrees Celsius.

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

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