RAMALLAH, December 26, 2016 (WAFA) – Weather on Monday is anticipated to be cloudy and cold with a slight rise in temperature to stay slightly below annual average with a high chance of heavy rain, according to the Palestine Meteorological Department.

Scattered rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms are expected on different areas.

Winds are southwesterly to westerly, moderate to active and occasionally windy. Sea waves are medium to high.

Weather on Tuesday is expected to be cloudy and cold, accompanied by rain showers and thunderstorms on different areas. A significant drop in temperature is anticipated approaching five degrees Celsius below seasonal average.

Temperatures are likely to slightly rise on Wednesday yet remaining below annual average by a slight margin.

No significant change in temperature is predicted for Thursday.

Citizens were warned against flooding in low areas, wind speed, slipping on roads, and from low horizontal visibility.

Following is a table of low and high temperatures in degrees Celsius expected on Monday across the West Bank and Gaza.

M.N./M.K.