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Egypt braces for temperature drop, high humidity, and potential rain

From Egypt Independent · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Egypt's Meteorological Authority forecasts a slight temperature drop and high humidity.
  • Light rain is expected in northern coastal areas and Lower Egypt, with potential for low clouds and drizzle.
  • Wind activity may stir up sand and dust in Upper Egypt and the Western Desert, with strong winds on some beaches causing rough seas.

Egypt will experience a slight decrease in temperatures, though humidity levels will remain high, particularly in northern regions including Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt. Nighttime and early morning hours will be slightly hot and humid, while daytime will be hot and humid in the north and very hot and humid in southern Upper Egypt. Temperatures are expected to reach 30C along the northwestern coast, 34C in Greater Cairo, 36C in northern Upper Egypt, and 42C in southern Upper Egypt.

Light rain may fall in parts of the northern coastal governorates and Lower Egypt, with the possibility of low clouds in some areas of Greater Cairo and the Suez Canal cities, likely to be accompanied by a light, insignificant drizzle.

โ€” Egyptian Meteorological AuthorityDescribing potential rainfall and cloud cover.

Light rain may fall in parts of the northern coastal governorates and Lower Egypt. Low clouds are possible in some areas of Greater Cairo and the Suez Canal cities, potentially bringing insignificant drizzle. Occasional wind activity, with speeds between 30-40 kilometers per hour, is predicted, which could stir up sand and dust in Upper Egypt and the Western Desert at intervals.

Satellite imagery also predicts occasional wind activity, with speeds ranging between 30-40 kilometers per hour, which may stir up sand and dust in parts of Upper Egypt and the Western Desert at intervals.

โ€” Egyptian Meteorological AuthorityDetailing expected wind conditions and their effects.

Strong winds are anticipated along some beaches, including El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, Gamasa, Damietta, and Port Said, leading to waves ranging from 1.5 to 2.25 meters. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority warned of potential disruptions to maritime navigation and urged citizens to follow forecasts and take necessary precautions.

Weather maps indicate strong winds along some beaches, particularly El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, Gamasa, Damietta, and Port Said, leading to waves ranging from 1.5 to 2.25 meters.

โ€” Egyptian Meteorological AuthorityExplaining the impact of winds on coastal areas.
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Originally published by Egypt Independent in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.