Amman, Sep. 7 (Petra) -- Moderate weather is expected across most regions through Thursday, with temperatures rising slightly above seasonal averages on Monday before easing later in the week, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.

Despite Monday's rise in temperatures, conditions will remain moderate across most parts of the country. Hot weather will prevail in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, while moderate northwesterly winds are expected to become active at times.

Similar conditions are forecast on Tuesday, with little change in temperatures or the overall weather pattern. Most regions will continue to experience moderate weather, while the Badia and low-lying areas remain hot.

Temperatures are forecast to edge lower on Wednesday and Thursday, maintaining moderate conditions across most of the country. Hot weather will persist in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and Aqaba, accompanied by moderate northwesterly winds that may strengthen occasionally.

Monday's temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius in East Amman and across the plains and 31 C in West Amman. Highs will reach 30 C in the northern highlands, 29 C in the Sharah highlands and 37 C in the Badia.

Temperatures are expected to reach 39 C in the northern Jordan Valley and 41 C in the southern Jordan Valley.

//Petra// RZ