Strong Winds, Dust Sweep Across Kingdom Ahead Of Cooler Thursday

Amman, May 18 (Petra) -- Strong winds and widespread dusty conditions are dominating weather patterns on Monday, as temperatures remain above seasonal averages before easing gradually later this week, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Warm and dusty conditions are prevailing across most regions, while hot weather continues in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Medium- and high-level clouds are appearing intermittently, accompanied by active northwesterly winds and powerful gusts that may exceed 60 kilometers per hour in some areas.

The Meteorological Department warned that blowing dust is reducing horizontal visibility across several regions, with visibility potentially dropping sharply on desert roads. It also cautioned against strong wind gusts and advised people suffering from respiratory conditions to take necessary precautions.

A slight decline in temperatures is expected on Tuesday, although dusty conditions are forecast to persist across much of the country. Weather will turn moderate in most regions, while relatively hot conditions continue in low-lying areas. Northwesterly winds are expected to remain moderate to active, with occasional strong gusts.

Conditions are forecast to stabilize somewhat on Wednesday, with moderate weather prevailing across most regions and relatively hot conditions continuing in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Medium- and high-level clouds will persist, while westerly winds remain moderate and occasionally active, raising dust particularly in Badia areas.

A more noticeable drop in temperatures is expected on Thursday, bringing pleasant conditions to most regions and warmer weather in low-lying areas. Low clouds are forecast, while westerly winds remain moderate and may become active at times, continuing to stir dust in exposed desert regions.

Temperature ranges on Monday reflect the prevailing warm pattern, with East Amman forecast between 32 C and 18 C, and West Amman between 30 C and 16 C. Northern highlands will record 28 C to 14 C, while the Sharah highlands range between 29 C and 15 C.

In the Badia, temperatures are expected between 36 C and 20 C, and in the plains between 33 C and 18 C. The northern Jordan Valley is forecast at 37 C to 24 C, rising to 39 C to 26 C in the southern valley. The Dead Sea will record 38 C to 25 C, while Aqaba reaches 39 C to 27 C.

//Petra// RZ

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