Jordan braces for week of rising heat after cold weather
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- Jordan is forecast to see widespread dense fog early Sunday, affecting inner cities and major highways, including the Irbid-Amman route.
- Temperatures will remain cooler than average on Sunday, but a gradual, week-long warming trend is expected, accompanied by active, dust-stirring easterly winds.
Regional weather forecaster ArabiaWeather center reported that weather conditions overnight Saturday into Sunday were cold and partly cloudy, with a continued chance for scattered rain in parts of the northern and central regions, as well as some southern highlands. Fog also formed over the high mountain peaks, some desert areas, and eastern plains.
Dense Fog Threatens Travel Early Sunday
The forecaster issued a warning that conditions will be cold in the early morning hours of Sunday, with forecasts indicating the formation of "dense fog" across vast areas of the Kingdom.
The warning specifies that this fog will impact inner cities and main roadways, including the critical Irbid–Amman highway, severely limiting visibility for drivers.
Temperatures to Rise, Remain Below Average
During the remainder of Sunday, a slight rise in temperatures is expected.
However, temperatures will generally remain "below their usual averages" by about 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The weather will be generally cool and partly cloudy, with the possibility of light rain persisting through the morning.
During the evening and night hours (Sunday into Monday), the weather will be generally cool. The chance of precipitation will decrease, though there remains a potential for fog to re-form in parts of the eastern plains and on some desert roads.
Week Ahead: Warming Trend and Dusty Winds
From Monday through Friday, temperatures are expected to follow a gradual upward trend. The weather will be pleasant during the day on Monday and Tuesday, transitioning to warm by the end of the week. Nights will generally remain cold throughout this period.
ArabiaWeather also warned of active easterly winds forecast, which will likely stir up dust in some areas, particularly mid-week.
