Temperatures continue to drop in Egypt, moderate weather expected
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- Egypt’s Meteorological Authority forecast a slight fall in temperatures, with moderate to slightly hot conditions in much of the country and very hot weather in the south.
- Highs were forecast at 35C in Greater Cairo, 31C on the northwestern coast, 36C in northern Upper Egypt and 40C in southern Upper Egypt.
- Winds of 30 to 35 kph and a small chance of light rain were expected in several areas.
Temperatures are expected to ease slightly across most of Egypt, although the south will remain very hot during the day, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority.
Greater Cairo is forecast to reach 35C, while highs should reach 31C on the northwestern coast, 36C in northern Upper Egypt and 40C in southern Upper Egypt. Humidity will remain high, particularly overnight.
The authority also forecast occasional winds of 30 to 35 kilometers per hour in parts of Greater Cairo, South Sinai and Upper Egypt. The winds may bring cooler conditions in some areas by evening. Scattered light rain is possible along the North Coast, in Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo and the Suez Canal cities, with some areas receiving light drizzle.
Nighttime humidity could reach 85% to 95% along the North Coast and 50% to 85% in Cairo and Lower Egypt. The authority urged residents to prepare for changing conditions.
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