Amman:The Kingdom is forecast to experience unstable weather conditions with rain and possible hail extending through Monday. Moderate temperatures are expected across most areas on Friday, but relatively hot conditions will prevail in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, as reported by the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).
According to Jordan News Agency, weak atmospheric instability will affect the eastern and southeastern parts of the Kingdom in the afternoon, leading to scattered showers that could be accompanied by thunder. Winds are expected to be moderate northeasterly, occasionally becoming stronger and stirring dust, particularly in the Badia regions, before shifting to northwesterly in the evening.
The JMD has issued warnings of reduced horizontal visibility due to dust, especially in the Badia, and fog over the northern high mountain areas during early morning hours. Motorists are advised to be cautious of slippery roads in areas experiencing rainfall.
Saturday's weather will mirror Friday's conditions, with moderate temperatures in most areas and relatively hot temperatures in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Scattered showers are anticipated in the southern and eastern regions, with the possibility of brief heavy showers accompanied by lightning and thunder. Winds will remain moderate northeasterly, with occasional increases in intensity.
The atmospheric instability is expected to expand on Sunday, bringing scattered showers to a broader area, including Aqaba. Thunderstorms may occur alongside the rainfall. In the afternoon, the instability is forecast to intensify, resulting in brief heavy rainfall in the eastern and southern regions, possibly accompanied by thunder and hail. Moderate southeasterly winds will occasionally strengthen, stirring dust in the Badia.
On Monday, the influence of atmospheric instability will continue, with scattered showers anticipated in various areas. Some eastern regions may experience heavy rainfall, potentially accompanied by thunder and hail. Winds will be moderate easterly, sometimes increasing and raising dust, particularly in the Badia regions.
Today's temperatures in eastern Amman are expected to be between 17°C and 30°C, while western Amman will see temperatures of 16°C to 29°C. The northern highlands can expect temperatures from 15°C to 27°C, and the Sharah Highlands will range from 14°C to 26°C. The Badia regions will see temperatures between 17°C and 33°C, and the plains will range from 17°C to 30°C. In the northern Jordan Valley, temperatures will be between 21°C and 36°C, compared with 25°C to 35°C in the southern Jordan Valley, 24°C to 34°C at the Dead Sea, and 24°C to 33°C in the Gulf of Aqaba.