Jordan braces for heatwave next week
Jordan is expected to experience typical summer weather across most regions until Sunday, but temperatures will begin a gradual climb starting Monday, peaking Tuesday as a hot air mass affects the Kingdom, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.
Today, Saturday, temperatures will see a slight drop, making for moderate to relatively hot conditions in most areas, while remaining hot in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Some low clouds are also expected in northern and central parts of the Kingdom, with moderate northwesterly winds that may occasionally strengthen in desert areas.
Sunday will see similar conditions, with normal summer weather in the highlands and plains, and hot temperatures in the Jordan Valley, Badia, and Aqaba, with occasional gusty winds.
Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly on Monday, making most areas relatively hot, while the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba will remain extremely hot.
The peak of the heatwave is expected on Tuesday, as a hot air mass causes a significant rise in temperatures. This will result in hot conditions across most regions and extremely hot weather in the Jordan Valley and Aqaba, with occasional northwesterly winds in the Badia.
Forecasted Temperatures for Saturday:
- East Amman: High 32°C, Low 20°C
- West Amman: High 30°C, Low 18°C
- Northern Highlands: High 28°C, Low 17°C
- Sharah Heights: High 29°C, Low 16°C
- Badia: High 36°C, Low 19°C
- Plains: High 32°C, Low 20°C
- Northern Jordan Valley: High 40°C, Low 22°C
- Southern Jordan Valley: High 42°C, Low 24°C
- Dead Sea: High 41°C, Low 23°C
- Aqaba: High 42°C, Low 25°C
