Dusty weather on Saturday, face masks advised: Egyptian Meteorological Authority

Egypt's Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a weather warning for Saturday, forecasting continued hot and humid conditions across the country. Active winds are expected to carry sand and dust in several regions, while coastal areas will experience high waves.

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The weather will be slightly hot and humid during the morning hours, becoming very hot and humid during the day across most of the country, while hot and humid along the northern coasts, with slightly hot conditions at night.

The weather will be slightly hot and humid in the morning, intensifying to very hot and humid during the day. Nighttime temperatures will remain slightly hot. Winds ranging from 30 to 40 kilometers per hour are anticipated, which may stir up sand and dust, particularly in parts of southern Upper Egypt, the New Valley, and the Red Sea Governorate. The EMA recommends that individuals with respiratory conditions wear face masks in these areas.

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However, these winds may stir up sand and dust in parts of southern Upper Egypt, the New Valley, and areas of the Red Sea Governorate, which necessitates wearing face masks for those with respiratory conditions.

Beaches from Matrouh to Arish are expected to see waves between 1.5 and 2.25 meters high. There is also a slight chance of light, insignificant drizzle in scattered areas along the northern coast, Greater Cairo, and Suez Canal cities. Maximum temperatures are predicted to reach 36C in Greater Cairo, 32C on the northwestern coast, 38C in northern Upper Egypt, and up to 41C in southern Upper Egypt. The EMA advises the public to stay informed about weather forecasts and take necessary precautions, especially during early morning hours and while traveling on highways.

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The EMA urged the public to follow weather forecasts and take necessary precautions, especially during the early morning hours and on highways.