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Weather Forecast: Significant Drop in Temperatures

RAMALLAH, February 20, 2016 (WAFA) – Weather on Saturday is partially cloudy, with a significant drop in temperatures, yet remaining above the seasonal average by almost 4 degrees Celsius. Possible  scattered rain showers are expected to fall over some areas, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.

Winds are northwesterly to southwesterly and moderate to active. Sea waves are medium.

A cold front is expected to hit the region on Sunday, becoming cloudy and cold as temperatures further drop. Heavy rain showers, accompanied by occasional thunderstorms and hail, are expected during the evening hours.

The region remains under the affect of the cold front on Monday, remaining relatively cold despite a slight rise in temperatures. Heavy rains, accompanied with thunderstorms and occasional hail showers, are also expected over different areas.

A further rise in temperatures is expected on Tuesday, yet remaining cold with possible scattered rain showers over different areas.

Following is a table on temperatures expected on Saturday across the West Bank and Gaza:

9/17

Jerusalem

8/16

Ramallah

9/18

Nablus

11/22

Tubas

11/22

Jenin

8/16

Hebron

13/25

Jericho

9/17

Bethlehem

12/21

Tulkarm

12/21

Qalqilia

13/20

Gaza

13/20

Khan Younes

12/21

Rafah

 

T.R.

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