Amman, Oct. 12 (Petra) -- Scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms are forecast across southern and eastern Jordan on Monday, with some areas expected to receive brief, heavy rainfall during the afternoon as unsettled weather continues, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department.
Moderate weather will prevail across most regions, with clouds at varying altitudes. Rainfall in the south and east could intensify at times during the afternoon, accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail.
Showers may extend to limited parts of the east-central regions later in the afternoon, while northern areas could see light rain during the evening.
Southeasterly to southwesterly winds will be moderate, becoming active at times before shifting northwesterly in the evening.
The department warned of possible flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas in southern and eastern Jordan, as well as reduced visibility due to dust, particularly across the Badia. It also cautioned against thunderstorms, hail and slippery roads in areas receiving rainfall.
Residents were urged to avoid valleys and floodwater channels, especially in southern and eastern regions.
The department explained that autumn weather instability often produces uneven rainfall, with isolated areas experiencing heavy thunderstorms over short periods while nearby locations receive little or no rain. It urged the public to follow weather updates and remain alert to the possibility of sudden flooding.
Monday's temperatures are forecast to reach 29 degrees Celsius in East Amman and across the plains and 27 C in West Amman, with highs of 26 C in the northern highlands and 25 C in the Sharah highlands.
Temperatures will reach 30 C in the Badia, 34 C in the northern Jordan Valley and at the Dead Sea, 35 C in the southern Jordan Valley and 33 C in Aqaba.
Temperatures will edge lower on Tuesday, bringing generally moderate autumn conditions across the country, accompanied by clouds at varying altitudes.
A slight rise is forecast on Wednesday, with a chance of scattered evening showers and occasional thunder in limited parts of the northeastern Badia.
Temperatures will dip again on Thursday to slightly below seasonal averages, bringing pleasant weather to the highlands and moderate conditions elsewhere, with low clouds and occasionally active southwesterly winds.
//Petra// RZ
