Amman, June 17 (Petra) -- A brief rise in temperatures will keep conditions relatively hot across much of the country on Wednesday before a gradual cooling trend restores more typical summer weather through the remainder of the week, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Temperatures on Wednesday are forecast to remain slightly above seasonal averages, bringing relatively hot conditions to most regions, while hot weather will persist in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.

Moderate northwesterly winds are expected throughout the day, becoming active at times, particularly in desert areas.

A slight decline in temperatures is forecast on Thursday, with mild summer conditions returning to most regions. Despite the change, hot weather is expected to continue in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, while moderate northwesterly winds remain active at intervals.

Little change is expected on Friday, when seasonally mild conditions will continue across most areas. The Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba are forecast to remain hot, while moderate northwesterly winds prevail.

By Saturday, the weather pattern is expected to remain stable. Mild conditions will continue in the highlands and plains, while relatively hot weather is forecast in the Badia and hot conditions are expected to persist in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba.

Temperatures on Wednesday are forecast to reach 34 degrees Celsius in East Amman and 32 degrees in West Amman. Highs are expected to range between 28 C in the northern highlands and 29 C in the Sharah highlands, while the Badia is forecast to reach 37 C.

The warmest conditions will be concentrated in low-lying regions, with temperatures expected to reach 39 C in Aqaba and the southern Jordan Valley, 38 C at the Dead Sea and 37 C in the northern Jordan Valley.

//Petra// RZ