RAMALLAH, May 26, 2018 (WAFA) – Weather on Saturday is partially cloudy to hot and very hot with a slight rise in temperature approaching six degrees Celsius above the annual average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Wind is northwesterly to northeasterly, light to moderate, active at times. Sea waves are low.

Temperature on Saturday is expected to reach a high of 30 degrees Celsius in the Gaza Strip and most of the West Bank with the exception of the Jordan Valley where temperature is expected to reach a high in mid to upper 30s. Temperature, however, drops at night to the low to mid-20s in most areas.

The PMD also predicts weather on Sunday to be partially cloudy to cloudy and very hot, without any noticeable change in temperature. A slight chance of scattered rain showers are expected on some areas.

Monday’s weather is partially cloudy to cloudy and mild in the mountains, relatively hot in other areas. Temperature is expected to significantly drop while remaining two degrees Celsius above the annual average. A chance of scattered rain showers along with thunderstorms at times is expected on some areas.

No change in temperature is expected for Tuesday, while weather is expected to be partially cloudy and clear in the mountains and relatively hot in other areas. A slight chance of scattered rain showers is expected on some areas.

PMD warns citizens of direct sun exposure for long periods on Friday and Saturday, especially during peak hours between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and of the dangers of setting fire to dry grass.

K.T./M.K.