The Palestinian Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting that Friday will be characterized by hot conditions in mountainous areas and extremely hot weather in other regions, accompanied by high humidity levels throughout most of the country. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, reaching approximately two degrees Celsius above their annual average. Winds will blow from the west to northwest, ranging from light to moderate speeds with occasional strengthening, while sea conditions will remain light to moderate.
As evening approaches and night falls, the weather is projected to become pleasant in the mountain highlands and warm in the remaining areas. The wind patterns and sea states are expected to remain consistent with daytime conditions. On Saturday, the heat will persist, with mountainous zones experiencing hot temperatures and other areas facing extreme heat alongside high humidity. Temperatures will show little change, remaining about two degrees Celsius above the seasonal norm. Wind directions will continue to be westerly to northwesterly, varying between light and moderate intensity, with intermittent bursts of stronger winds.
Sunday is anticipated to see a further slight increase in temperatures, pushing them roughly three degrees Celsius above the annual average. The pattern of hot weather in the mountains and extreme heat elsewhere, combined with high humidity, will continue. Winds will maintain their westerly to northwesterly trajectory, fluctuating in strength, while the sea remains relatively calm to moderately active.
Looking ahead to next Monday, the meteorological outlook indicates no significant change in temperature trends. Conditions will remain hot in the mountains and extremely hot in other parts of the territory, with humidity levels staying high. Temperatures will hold steady at approximately three degrees above the annual average. The wind will continue to blow from the west to northwest, shifting between light and moderate speeds with occasional intensification, and sea heights will stay within the light to moderate range.
In response to these conditions, the Meteorological Department has issued specific safety warnings. Residents are advised to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, particularly during the peak heat hours between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Additionally, there is a heightened risk of fire ignition in areas dominated by dry vegetation. Authorities have cautioned against starting fires or engaging in activities that could spark flames in these dry grassy regions due to the elevated temperatures and low moisture content in the environment.
